Solar Technician II

Ecotal; North Carolina; Remote; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO (accrual up to 20)

401(k) Match

Wellness stipend and parental leave

Job summary

Ecotal is seeking a Field Service Technician with utility-scale solar experience to perform preventative maintenance and respond to corrective maintenance on PV systems. You will travel regionally from a Durham base to project sites, performing on-site inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs while ensuring safety practices.

The role requires strong knowledge of DC/AC testing, MV systems, and electrical safety standards (NEC, NFPA 70E), plus a valid driver’s license and OSHA 10.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PV maintenance experience.
• Experience with DC operations and AC MV systems.
• Knowledge of NEC and standard electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E).
• Valid driver’s license and OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

• On-site maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of PV facilities.
• DC/AC testing and data collection (I-V curves, insulation tests).
• Maintain vehicle, tools, meters and stock; create service reports.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action; respond to on-call emergencies.
• Prepare operability and downtime reports; travel regionally from Durham base.

Skills

PV maintenance

SCADA/DAS

Diagnostics

Electrical safety

Tools

Meggering

IV curve tracing

Thermographic inspection

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 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 systemsKnowledge 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 Durham. 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