Field Technician

Commercial Solar & Battery Storage

A rapidly growing renewable energy company specializing in the development, ownership, operation, and maintenance of commercial-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the United States. The organization delivers reliable, cost-effective clean energy solutions to commercial, industrial, and community customers through distributed generation assets, including rooftop solar, parking canopies, and repurposed land developments. With over a gigawatt of operating renewable energy assets nationwide, the company continues to expand through strategic investment partnerships and long-term infrastructure growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning

• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to develop and execute project-specific commissioning plans in accordance with EPC contracts, OEM requirements, and engineering documentation.
• Perform commissioning activities while ensuring alignment with project schedules and contractual milestones.
• Identify, document, and communicate commissioning issues or system deficiencies, coordinating with construction and installation teams to achieve timely resolution.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during system energization, testing, and commissioning.
• Maintain comprehensive commissioning records, including testing documentation, inspection reports, and performance verification results.

Operations & Maintenance

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on utility-scale and commercial solar PV and battery storage facilities.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation checks, calibration, and system diagnostics while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• Complete detailed maintenance reports and work orders using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or field service platforms.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain central and string inverter systems, data acquisition systems (DAS), tracker systems, transformers, switchgear, and balance-of-system components.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and job hazard analysis (JHA) procedures.
• Perform thermal imaging inspections, insulation resistance testing, and associated technical reporting.
• Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment in accordance with operational standards.
• Participate in technical and safety training programs to maintain operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical education preferred, supported by significant field experience in renewable energy operations or commissioning.
• Strong understanding of photovoltaic system design, electrical theory, and system performance characteristics.
• Proficient in interpreting low- and medium-voltage electrical drawings, wiring schematics, control diagrams, protection systems, and equipment specifications.
• Hands-on experience working in both mechanical and electrical environments.
• Capable of working independently or within multidisciplinary field teams while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexible to support emergency call-outs or scheduled weekend maintenance when required.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Working Environment

• Regular field work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, humidity, and uneven terrain.
• Frequent interaction with energized electrical equipment, heavy machinery, and moving mechanical systems.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and working at heights when required.