Solar Technician

ZipRecruiter; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an O&M Solar Field Technician to join their operations and maintenance team. This position involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance on solar PV systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety while traveling to various installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, testing, and maintenance of solar PV systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and performance-related issues.
• Monitor system performance using remote monitoring tools and conduct onsite diagnostics.
• Replace or repair defective modules, inverters, wiring, or other components as needed.
• Maintain detailed service records, inspection logs, and maintenance reports.
• Follow safety protocols, site procedures, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Collaborate with O&M engineers and management to report issues and suggest improvements.
• Support commissioning of new installations and retrofits when required.
• Manage tools, spare parts, and inventory for assigned service sites.
• Travel to multiple site locations within the region as required.

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated O&M Solar Field Technician to join our operations and maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to ensure optimal performance, safety, and efficiency. This role requires field-based work and travel to solar installations (ground-mounted, rooftop, or utility-scale).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections, testing, and maintenance of solar PV systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and performance-related issues.

• Monitor system performance using remote monitoring tools and conduct onsite diagnostics.

• Replace or repair defective modules, inverters, wiring, or other components as needed.

• Maintain detailed service records, inspection logs, and maintenance reports.

• Follow safety protocols, site procedures, and regulatory compliance standards.

• Collaborate with O&M engineers and management to report issues and suggest improvements.

• Support commissioning of new installations and retrofits when required.

• Manage tools, spare parts, and inventory for assigned service sites.

• Travel to multiple site locations within the region as required.