Lead Solar Field Service Technician III

Pearce Services seeks a Lead Solar Field Service Technician III for utility-scale solar operations in California and Texas. This is a 100% travel position leading field crews on megawatt-scale PV repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting work.

About the Role

You will oversee maintenance, repair, and diagnostics on large utility-scale solar farms, including ground-mount systems, central and string inverters, and associated power plant equipment. As a hands-on leader, you'll manage a crew of 4+ field technicians, ensuring work is completed safely, to specification, and on schedule. This role requires direct field experience on utility-scale solar sites and the ability to train and direct junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale PV systems, including inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits
• Perform electrical testing: LOTO procedures, IV curve tracing, megger/insulation testing, and infrared thermal scans
• Lead and direct 2 or more field technicians on active solar farm sites
• Assign work, track progress, and maintain project schedules
• Conduct operations and maintenance (O&M) on utility-scale solar plants
• Inspect completed work for quality and safety compliance
• Enforce OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements on-site
• Diagnose system issues and resolve them in the field
• Complete work orders, service logs, and required documentation
• Operate and maintain company vehicle and assigned tools
• Train and support junior technicians in field procedures

Requirements

• 3 or more years of utility-scale solar experience on solar farms and ground-mount systems
• Demonstrated experience leading crews or serving as lead technician on-site
• Hands-on experience with megawatt-scale PV systems (not residential rooftop installations)
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills for inverters, DC systems, and power electronics
• Experience with solar O&M and preventive maintenance work
• Working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E safety standards
• Proficiency with multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and electrical testing equipment
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to travel 100% of the time to solar farm sites
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Benefits

Pearce provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and HSA options; 401(k) with employer match; paid vacation and paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; and professional development training. The company furnishes a vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, and all necessary tools and safety equipment. Compensation includes base pay of $29–$40 per hour (actual pay based on experience and location) plus eligibility for performance bonuses, referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment stipends, fuel allowances, and per diem as applicable.