Solar Tech 1

ADP, Inc.; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OnSite Partners, LLC is seeking a Solar Technician to support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspection, operation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems and associated equipment. The role may also support battery energy storage systems and related technologies.

The position involves AC and DC systems from low-voltage controls through medium- and high-voltage equipment, with strict safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and safe work practices.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings, site plans, and equipment instructions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work extended hours during outages, commissioning activities, and emergency call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and maintenance of PV modules, racking, trackers, inverters, combiner boxes, transformers, switchgear, weather stations, and monitoring equipment.
• Work on AC and DC systems from low-voltage controls through medium-voltage collection systems under supervision.
• Install conduit, cable tray, grounding, bonding, power, control, communications, and instrumentation circuits.
• Pull, label, terminate, and test conductors under supervision.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, functional testing, and operational acceptance activities.
• Use basic diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, infrared instruments, and insulation-resistance testers, under supervision.

Skills

Electrical theory

Mechanical aptitude

Reading electrical drawings

Safety practices

Outage readiness

Physical stamina

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

NABCEP PV Associate certification (preferred)

Tools

SCADA familiarity

Inverters

Trackers

BESS knowledge

NFPA 70E familiarity

Job description

Solar Tech 1

Construction Findlay, OH, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

About OnSite Partners

OnSite Partners' mission is to empower each customer in achieving success through the design and delivery of collaborative, creative, and comprehensive energy solutions.

Job Overview:

OnSite Partners, LLC is seeking a motivated Solar Technician to support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspection, operation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems and associated equipment. The role works under a Foreman or Technician II and may also support battery energy storage systems, substations, collection systems, monitoring equipment, and related technologies.

The position involves AC and DC systems ranging from low-voltage controls through medium- and high-voltage equipment. Strict adherence to electrical safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and approved work practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and maintenance of PV modules, racking, trackers, inverters, combiner boxes, transformers, switchgear, weather stations, and monitoring equipment.
• Work on AC and DC systems from low-voltage controls through medium-voltage collection systems under supervision.
• Install conduit, cable tray, grounding, bonding, power, control, communications, and instrumentation circuits.
• Pull, label, terminate, and test conductors under supervision.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, functional testing, and operational acceptance activities.
• Use basic diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, infrared instruments, and insulation-resistance testers, under supervision.

3. Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar generation and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Support troubleshooting of modules, strings, inverters, tracker systems, controls, communications, and SCADA systems.
• Perform routine inspections and document equipment condition, alarms, defects, and corrective work.

4. Documentation & Technical Procedures

• Read and follow electrical drawings, site plans, one-line diagrams, schematics, manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Complete work orders, inspection records, maintenance reports, and commissioning documentation.

5. Safety, Field Operations & Professional Development

• Maintain tools, test equipment, vehicles, and company assets in a safe and organized condition.
• Support approved switching, lockout/tagout, on-call response, outages, and emergency restoration activities as assigned.
• Cross train in other technologies as business needs require.
• Travel to project sites as required, with less than 25% overnight travel expected.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and safe work practices.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings, site plans, and equipment instructions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work extended hours during outages, commissioning activities, and emergency call-outs .

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety training.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• NABCEP PV Associate certification.
• Experience in solar, electrical construction, utility-scale generation, industrial maintenance, or renewable energy.
• Basic knowledge of the NEC and solar PV electrical systems.
• Familiarity with inverters, trackers, SCADA systems, communications networks, or BESS.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms or at heights when required.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, and work in varied physical positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely around energized AC and DC equipment while using required personal protective equipment.