Travel Solar Field Tech I – Utility-Scale PV & O&M

Pearce Services; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, &amp

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Company 401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Company vehicle + devices

Job summary

Pearce Services seeks a Solar Field Service Technician I to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain utility-scale PV systems on large solar farms, not residential rooftops. You’ll work on inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits, ensuring safety and on-schedule completion.

This 100% travel role requires 1–2+ years of utility-scale solar experience, OSHA/NFPA 70E knowledge, and basic computer skills. Pearce provides a company vehicle, tools, and safety equipment for site work.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of utility-scale solar experience in solar farms or ground-mount systems.
• Experience with megawatt-scale PV systems and strong electrical troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/NFPA 70E safety standards.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale solar systems, including inverters and string circuits.
• Perform testing: LOTO, IV curve tracing, insulation testing, IR scans.
• O&M on utility-scale solar plants.
• Inspect completed work for quality and safety.
• Enforce OSHA/NFPA 70E on-site safety requirements.
• Diagnose system issues in the field and resolve them.
• Complete work orders and service logs; document activities.
• Operate and maintain company vehicle and tools.

Skills

Utility-scale solar

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Field service

MS Office

Tools

Multimeters

Megger

Clamp meters

Testing equipment

Job description

Pearce Services seeks a Solar Field Service Technician I to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain utility-scale PV systems on large solar farms, not residential rooftops. You’ll work on inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits, ensuring safety and on-schedule completion.

This 100% travel role requires 1–2+ years of utility-scale solar experience, OSHA/NFPA 70E knowledge, and basic computer skills. Pearce provides a company vehicle, tools, and safety equipment for site work.