Solar Field Technician

Overview

As a Solar Field Technician at QE Solar, you are responsible for providing ongoing field services support to multiple solar, battery storage (BESS) or other renewable energy systems on a continual/on-demand basis in order to optimize equipment performance, troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues, support emergency repairs and other provide ongoing O&M compliance support. In this role you will assist with all routine site inspections, maintenance projects, equipment & system testing, and other project compliance, troubleshoot or restoration matters.

Field Service Technicians regularly participate in field support, training and project safety orientations/classes in order to develop skills and technical expertise in one or multiple disciplines including PV array, inverter, medium voltage, BESS and other solar services.

• Diagnose and repair system failures at existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future. Assist and support field teams with real-time solutions to site operations issues and execute the same. Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar, BESS and other project equipment.
• Support field teams and clients via oversight/support of warranty matters regarding equipment and systems for use or replacement.
• Installs, removes, troubleshoots and maintains solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment.
• Ensure a safe, event‑free work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations. Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and safe best practices (lock‑out/tag‑out compliance, JHA completion, LDL testing, and compliance with all company safety policies or procedures and work practices).
• Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations. Provide reports, written and oral communication in a timely and complete fashion.
• Communicate with technical leads, project leads/managers, and third‑party sub‑contractors to ensure timely resolution to all required activities; support recommended performance improvements and address site safety and compliance concerns; other responsibilities as directed by manager.

• High School or Technical School Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 0‑2+ years of specialist, technical experience with solar projects, BESS, or other renewable systems; experience with data acquisition systems.

• Experience working with 600 V‑1500 V systems; strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE and current NFPA‑70e requirements.
• Proficient with technology and computing programs/platforms.
• C&I/Utility Scale solar work experience; experience with operations of solar sites and/or project maintenance and compliance.

• Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications (e.g., Sun Grow, Power Electronics, Solectria, BYD, etc.).
• Thermography certification (Level
  1).
• IT/networking skills: familiarity with RS485, Modbus, TCP/IP, etc.
• NABCEP PV Installer Certification.
• Minimum OSHA 10/30 Certification.
• Completion of NFPA 70E courses.
• CPR/First Aid.

• Ability to lift 25 lb, 50 lb, or 80 lb regularly.
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain.
• Ability to sit or drive for prolonged periods.
• Ability to safely climb ladders while carrying a 50 lb load.
• Ability to work in extreme weather.

• Extensive regional travel and occasional national travel to meet client field operation needs.

• 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low cost and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA.
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance.
• Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more.
• Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs.
• Learning & Development Opportunities.
• Discounted Life & Disability Insurance.

Workplace Type:
On‑site
Salary Range: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Location:

Morresville, NC, United States