Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

The Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance) role at Pearce Services covers operations and maintenance work at solar power plants near New York, New York. Pearce Services provides technical maintenance and engineering services for renewable energy infrastructure and operates as a subsidiary of CBRE Group. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the New York area to support local sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar utility and sub-station equipment.
• Complete documentation such as work orders, time logs, inventory control records, and emergency information schedules.
• Troubleshoot electrical components using digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar tools.
• Test and troubleshoot installed solar equipment to confirm proper operation.
• Apply Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) procedures during all site work.
• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle in compliance with company and insurance requirements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in commercial or industrial operations and maintenance on solar power plants preferred.
• Preventative maintenance experience on solar utility equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical experience with troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Experience with inverters, tracker systems, or sub-station equipment such as TMEIC, SMA, Sungrow, Nextracker, or ATI preferred.
• Reside within approximately 50 miles of New York, New York.
• Comply with OSHA standards while working outdoors in ambient temperatures.
• Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Work weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations via telephone or text message as required.
• Travel up to 25% as needed to support company operations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; HSA option.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.
• Company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment provided as required for the role.
• Performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, and per diem where applicable.