Lead Solar Field Service Technician

Pearce Services, a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions for electrical infrastructure across North America, is seeking a Lead Solar Field Service Technician in Los Angeles, California. This is a 100% travel position focused on utility-scale solar farm operations and repair.

About the Role

You will lead field crews (4+ technicians) performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair work on utility-scale solar installations, including ground-mount systems, central and string inverters, and related power plant equipment. This hands-on leadership role requires directing crew assignments, ensuring work meets safety and quality standards, and maintaining project schedules on active megawatt-scale solar farm sites.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale PV systems, inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits
• Perform diagnostic testing including LOTO lockout/tagout, IV curve tracing, megger/insulation testing, and thermal IR scans
• Lead and supervise 4+ field technicians on utility-scale solar farm sites
• Assign work tasks, monitor progress, and ensure on-time job completion
• Execute operations and maintenance (O&M) procedures on utility-scale solar plants
• Inspect completed work for compliance with quality and safety standards
• Enforce OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements on-site
• Diagnose system failures and implement field repairs
• Document work orders, service logs, and project records
• Operate company vehicle and maintain field tools and equipment
• Coach and develop junior field technicians

Requirements

• 4–5+ years of hands-on experience with utility-scale solar systems (ground-mount solar farms, not residential or rooftop installations)
• Demonstrated experience leading or acting as lead technician on crews of 4 or more
• Direct experience on megawatt-scale PV systems and power electronics
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and repair of inverters and DC systems
• Practical experience with solar O&M and preventive maintenance
• Working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
• Hands-on experience with multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and diagnostic test equipment
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to travel 100% to various solar farm sites
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Base hourly rate: $28.00–$40.00+ (depending on experience)
• Performance and referral bonuses
• Production incentives, tool/equipment, and fuel stipends
• Company vehicle provided
• Per diem allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development training
• Life insurance
• Company-provided phone, laptop, and safety equipment as required