Posted 21 days ago
Solar Field Service Technician I
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A Solar Field Service Technician I at Pearce Services troubleshoots and repairs utility-scale solar farm systems, including inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits, performing testing, maintenance, and safety compliance on large ground-mount PV installations. This is a 100% travel role requiring electrical troubleshooting skills and field documentation.
About this role
At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!
Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.
Your Impact
As a Solar Field Service Technician I (Utility-Scale / PV Repair), you’ll work on large, utility-scale solar farms—not residential or rooftop systems. You’ll handle troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of ground-mount solar systems, central/string inverters, and power plant equipment. You’re responsible for making sure work is done safely, correctly, and on schedule.
This is a 100% travel position.
Core Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale solar systems, including inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits
- Perform testing: LOTO, IV curve tracing, megger/insulation testing, IR scans
- Perform operations and maintenance (O&M) on utility-scale solar plants
- Inspect completed work and ensure it meets quality and safety standards
- Enforce safety requirements (OSHA, NFPA 70E) on-site
- Diagnose system issues and resolve them in the field
- Complete work orders, service logs, and required documentation
- Operate and maintain company vehicle and tools
Core Experience (Utility-Scale Required)
- 1-2+ years of utility-scale solar experience (solar farms / ground-mount systems)
- Experience working on megawatt-scale PV systems (NOT residential rooftop solar)
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills (inverters, DC systems, power electronics)
- Experience with solar O&M / maintenance work
- Working knowledge of OSHA / NFPA 70E safety standards
- Experience using multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and testing equipment
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Physical / Work Environment
- Lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
- 100% travel role (frequent travel to solar farm sites)
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, dust)
- Must follow all OSHA and company safety requirements
Compensation: $20.00-$25.00 hourly/DOE
What We Offer
Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!
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