Solar Technician

Ecotal; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

401(k) match

Wellness stipend

Family planning stipend

Parental leave

Job summary

Ecotal is seeking a Field Service Technician (Level 3) with utility-scale solar experience to perform preventative maintenance on PV systems, respond to corrective maintenance cases, and ensure safe operation.

The role covers on-site troubleshooting, DC/AC testing, reporting, and travel to project sites near Uvalde, Texas. Requires 3–4+ years PV maintenance, SCADA/DAS/UPS familiarity, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years PV maintenance experience
• Experience with SCADA/DAS and UPS systems
• Able to operate testing equipment including thermographic inspection and IV curve tracing
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and electrical diagrams
• Proficient with MS Office and reporting tools
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar PV facilities.
• Perform DC and AC testing: polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, insulation resistance, IV curve tracing.
• Maintain vehicles, tools and spare parts inventory.
• Create service reports and operability/ downtime reports.
• Identify and address safety hazards; respond to emergencies as directed.

Skills

PV maintenance

SCADA/DAS/UPS

Electrical testing

Diagnostics

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification preferred

Tools

Thermographic Inspection

IV Curve Tracing

Megger testing

Ground Fault Detection

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with utility-scale solar experience to perform required preventative maintenance activities on solar PV systems. The Field Service Technician (Level 3) will also respond to corrective maintenance cases to troubleshoot, test, and repair PV systems ensuring they are following safe practices while working

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
• DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
• Maintaining the vehicle, tools, meters and truck stock
• Creating service reports and maintaining spare parts inventory
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
• Create operability and major issue/downtime reports
• Respond on-call for emergencies as directed by your supervisor

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 3-4+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications and monitoring
• Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
• Experience in all aspects of PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
• Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Valid Driver’s License
• OSHA 10 HR Training
• NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in workplace
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; hard hat, arc flash protection, safety glasses, hearing protection)
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Location:

This is a 100% travel-based role based near Uvalde, Texas. The individual in this role will be deployed to project sites in and around Uvalde based on business and project needs. Frequent and extended travel is required.

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave