Solar O&M Technician

The Solar Service Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and restoration of residential and commercial solar power systems. This position works directly with customers, project partners, and the Solar X operations team to ensure solar assets are operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has strong solar and electrical experience, excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills, takes pride in quality workmanship, and is comfortable working independently in the field.

• Solar Maintenance & Inspections: Perform preventative maintenance, system inspections, testing, and evaluations to identify deficiencies and maintain system performance and longevity.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and resolve solar system issues, including inverter and microinverter failures, optimizer faults, electrical faults, ground and isolation faults, communication issues, monitoring failures, damaged wiring, module-level issues, and other balance-of-system deficiencies.
• System Removal & Reinstallation: Assist with or perform solar removal and reinstallation projects associated with roofing, system repairs, equipment upgrades, and other project requirements.
• Testing & Recommissioning: Perform required electrical testing, system startup, commissioning, and recommissioning following repairs, equipment replacement, or reinstallation.
• Customer Service: Provide professional service to customers by addressing concerns, explaining system conditions and repairs, and representing Solar X professionally at every jobsite.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation for each service visit, including photographs, testing results, equipment information, serial numbers, repairs performed, replacement equipment, system performance, and recommended corrective actions.
• Manufacturer Support & RMA: Assist with manufacturer troubleshooting, technical support cases, warranty claims, and RMA processes for applicable solar equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow Solar X safety procedures and all applicable OSHA, electrical, fall-protection, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Training & Development: Maintain and expand knowledge of solar, electrical, battery storage, monitoring, and related technologies through ongoing manufacturer training and professional development.
• Communication: Work closely with Solar X Operations, Project Management, Service, and O&M teams to maintain schedules, communicate field conditions, and ensure project deadlines and customer expectations are met.
• Autonomy & Accountability: Operate with a high degree of independence while traveling to and working at field locations. Execute assigned work with minimal direct supervision while demonstrating strong accountability, sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to Solar X quality and safety standards.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational, electrical, renewable energy, or related technical training is preferred.

Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience with solar installation, service, maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair preferred. Strong electrical experience is highly desirable.

• Enphase certifications – Installer, Technician, IQ Series, battery/storage, and related credentials
• Solar Edge certifications – Fundamentals, Commercial, Home Hub/Energy Hub, No-Call RMA, and related credentials
• NABCEP PV certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• NFPA 70E
• CPR / First Aid
• Additional manufacturer or industry certifications are a plus, including:
• Tesla
• SMA
• Generac
• SPAN
• Iron Ridge
• Unirac
• Roof Tech
• Battery energy storage systems
• NEC training and comprehension
• Forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift certifications