Solar Technician II

Ecotal; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO + holidays

401(k) match

Wellness stipend

Parental leave

Job summary

Ecotal seeks a Field Service Technician with utility-scale solar experience to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on PV systems. You will troubleshoot, test, and repair equipment while following strict safety practices and reporting on-site issues.

Based remotely with a home base in McKinney, TX, you will travel regionally to project sites, conduct on-site maintenance, and maintain service records and parts inventory.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of PV maintenance experience
• Ability to read single‑line and three‑line diagrams
• Valid Driver's License and OSHA 10 certification
• NFPA 70E awareness and electrical safety practices

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of PV facilities
• Conduct DC and AC testing (polarity, open-circuit voltage, grounding, insulation resistance, IV curve tracing)
• Maintain vehicles, tools, meters and truck stock; create service reports and manage spare parts
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions; respond to emergencies as directed
• Travel to project sites regionally; work both in the field and remote locations

Skills

PV maintenance

Troubleshooting

Field service

Education

PV maintenance experience

OSHA 10

NFPA 70E

Tools

SCADA

DAS

UPS systems

Megger testing

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 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 in PV maintenance, including DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications, and monitoring
• Experience operating SCADA, DAS, and UPS systems
• Proficiency with testing equipment and diagnostic tools including thermographic electrical inspection, IV curve tracing, meggering, and ground fault detection
• Skilled in all aspects of PV maintenance across DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications
• Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified through field inspection and remote monitoring systems
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and standard design and construction practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Valid Driver's License
• OSHA 10 certification
• NFPA 70E — Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
• 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 role is remote with a home base in McKinney. Expect regular travel of up to 4 hours to project sites across the surrounding region, plus occasional overnight travel. In-person presence on site is required, so candidates should be comfortable with local travel and managing work both in the field and remotely.

• 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