Lead Solar Field Service Technician

Pearce Services seeks a Lead Solar Field Service Technician to manage field operations and crew supervision at utility-scale solar farms across North America. This is a 100% travel position based out of Dallas, Texas.

About the Role

You will lead a crew of 4+ field technicians on large, ground-mounted utility-scale solar projects (megawatt-scale), overseeing troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of solar arrays, central and string inverters, combiner boxes, and associated power plant equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical expertise and crew management experience on active solar farm sites.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale solar systems, including inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits
• Perform diagnostic testing: LOTO, IV curve tracing, megger/insulation testing, and IR thermography scans
• Lead, assign work to, and direct 4+ field technicians on-site
• Monitor job progress and ensure work completion meets schedule and quality standards
• Conduct operations and maintenance (O&M) on utility-scale solar plants
• Inspect completed work to verify compliance with safety and quality standards
• Enforce OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements and protocols on-site
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical system issues and implement field solutions
• Complete work orders, service logs, and required technical documentation
• Operate and maintain company vehicle and field tools
• Train and mentor junior technicians in troubleshooting and maintenance procedures

Requirements

• 4–5+ years of hands-on experience with utility-scale solar installations and ground-mounted PV systems
• Demonstrated experience leading or acting as lead technician on crews of 4+ personnel
• Proven field experience with megawatt-scale solar systems (not residential or rooftop installations)
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills for inverters, DC systems, and power electronics
• Proficiency with multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and standard electrical testing equipment
• Working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E safety standards
• Hands-on experience with solar O&M and preventive maintenance work
• Basic competency with Microsoft Office software
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs regularly
• Willingness to travel 100% of the time to job sites in various climates and weather conditions
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, wind, and dust

Benefits

Pearce provides competitive compensation of $28.00–$40.00+ per hour depending on experience, plus performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool and equipment stipends, fuel allowance, and a company vehicle. Full-time employees receive comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), flexible spending and HSA options, 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation and holidays, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. The company supplies all necessary tools, safety equipment, and technology (laptop or tablet) required for the role.