Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

This Advanced Solar Field Service Technician role in the Pearce Renewables Solar Operations and Maintenance Division supports O&M activities at solar power plants near Evansville, Indiana. Pearce Services provides technical maintenance and engineering services for renewable energy infrastructure and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc. The position covers local sites, with candidates required to reside within 50 miles of the Evansville area.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar utility and substation equipment.
• Maintain documentation including 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 verify proper operation of installed solar equipment.
• Apply Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle in compliance with company handbook and insurance requirements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial or industrial O&M experience on solar power plants preferred.
• Preventative maintenance experience on solar utility equipment preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and installation experience required.
• Experience with inverters, tracker systems, or substation equipment such as TMEIC, SMA, Sungrow, Nextracker, or ATI preferred.
• Residence within approximately 50 miles of Evansville, Indiana required.
• Ability to comply with OSHA standards.
• Capability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Tolerance for outdoor work in ambient temperatures.
• Availability for weekend, holiday, and on-call work via telephone or text message.
• Travel up to 25 percent as needed to support company operations.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation of $30.00 to $42.00 DOE.
• Performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool and equipment stipends, fuel stipends, company vehicle, and per diem eligibility.
• Health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and HSA option.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.
• Company-provided vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment as required for the role.