Solar Field Technician – Troubleshooter & Test Expert

City of Lincoln; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company vehicle & gas card

Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

401(k) with match & PTO

Job summary

Sun Valley Solar Solutions is seeking a Field Technician to service residential solar PV systems in the Chandler area. You will operate a company vehicle and work independently to keep installations running at peak performance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing systems, performing insulation testing, I-V curve testing, thermal imaging, and monitoring equipment setup. Travel within AZ and occasional overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related Residential DC/AC installation or Service experience with troubleshooting knowledge being a huge plus!
• Ability to read electrical/structural plans, perform shade analysis, and navigate monitoring and CRM systems on a laptop/phone.
• Comfortably lift up to 60 lbs, climb ladders, work on rooftops, and perform in varying Phoenix weather conditions (Safety Sensitive role).
• A valid driver's license and acceptance on our company auto insurance (no DUIs in the past 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair our own installations as well as 3rd-party systems, isolating ground faults, down inverters, and bad panels.
• Perform insulation testing, I-V curve testing, thermal imagery, and OEM testing using tools like Fluke IR cameras and Solmetric SunEye.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot monitoring equipment (SunPower, SMA, Locus), including routers, Wi-Fi adapters, and hardwiring.
• Perform uninstallations and reinstallations (R&R) for roof repairs, install consumption meters, and assist with warranty/RMA processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Customer communication

Tools

Fluke IR

Solmetric SunEye

SunPower monitoring

SMA inverter

Job description

Sun Valley Solar Solutions is seeking a Field Technician to service residential solar PV systems in the Chandler area. You will operate a company vehicle and work independently to keep installations running at peak performance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing systems, performing insulation testing, I-V curve testing, thermal imaging, and monitoring equipment setup. Travel within AZ and occasional overnight stays may be required.