Senior Solar Technician; Commercial-Utility Scale
Job in
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA
Listed on 2026-06-16
Listing for:
Tetrace
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-16
Job specializations:
-
Energy/Power Generation
Renewable Energy, Electricity Generation, Field/Service Technician, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location
:
St. Louis - Carbondale, IL
Job Type
:
Full-Time / Field-Based
Industry
:
Renewable Energy - Solar Operations & Maintenance
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solar Technician to support operations and maintenance of commercial and distributed generation (DG) solar assets. This role requires a skilled field professional capable of independently troubleshooting electrical and system faults, identifying root causes, and restoring system performance safely and efficiently. The Senior Solar Technician also provides mentorship to junior technicians and helps improve overall system reliability and uptime.
Key Responsibilities- Diagnose and repair inverter, DC field, and AC electrical faults on solar PV systems
- Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance testing, current/voltage analysis, and string troubleshooting
- Interpret inverter interfaces and system data to identify root causes of equipment failures
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on inverters, combiners, disconnects, and balance‑of‑system components
- Document troubleshooting results, root cause findings, and corrective actions in work order systems
- Complete safety documentation including pre‑job briefs and job safety analyses (JSAs)
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior field technicians
- Identify recurring equipment issues and communicate recommendations to improve system reliability
- Root cause analysis of recurring inverter faults or system issues
- Experience with solar monitoring platforms or DAS systems
- Previous experience mentoring junior technicians
- Opportunity to work on commercial and utility‑scale solar assets
- Hands‑on role in a growing renewable energy industry
Career growth within solar operations and field services
Minimum Requirements- 3+ years of experience in commercial, C&I, or utility‑scale solar operations and maintenance
- Proven experience troubleshooting string or central inverter systems
- Strong knowledge of electrical testing equipment including:
- Multimeters
- Clamp meters
- Insulation resistance testers (megger)
- Ability to independently diagnose electrical and system faults in solar PV systems
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites
- Vehicle Requirement:
Must provide a reliable personal vehicle with 4x4 traction for site access (Mileage provided).
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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