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Solar Field Service Technician I at Pearce Services in Tucson, AZ
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeTucson, AZ$50k–$58k/yr
Skills
utility-scale solar systemsmegawatt-scale pv systemselectrical troubleshooting and repairinvertersdc systemspower electronicssolar operations and maintenanceosha safety standardsnfpa 70e safety standardsmultimetersmeggersamp clampstesting equipmentmicrosoft officetraining and supporting junior technicians
Job Description
Summary: Pearce Services is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. As a Solar Field Service Technician I, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining utility-scale solar systems, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale solar systems, including inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits
- Perform testing: LOTO, IV curve tracing, megger/insulation testing, IR scans
- Assign work, track progress, and keep jobs on schedule
- Perform operations and maintenance (O&M) on utility-scale solar plants
- Inspect completed work and ensure it meets quality and safety standards
- Enforce safety requirements (OSHA, NFPA 70E) 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 tools
- Train and support junior technicians in the field
Required Qualifications:
- 1-2+ years of utility-scale solar experience (solar farms / ground-mount systems)
- Experience working on megawatt-scale PV systems (NOT residential rooftop solar)
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills (inverters, DC systems, power electronics)
- Experience with solar O&M / maintenance work
- Working knowledge of OSHA / NFPA 70E safety standards
- Experience using multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and testing equipment
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Lift and move equipment up to 50lbs
- Travel role (frequent travel to solar farm sites)
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, dust)
- Must follow all OSHA and company safety requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates residing in the Tucson, Arizona area preferred
Required Skills: Utility-scale solar systems, Megawatt-scale PV systems, Electrical troubleshooting and repair, Inverters, DC systems, Power electronics, Solar operations and maintenance, OSHA safety standards, NFPA 70E safety standards, Multimeters, Meggers, Amp clamps, Testing equipment, Microsoft Office, Training and supporting junior technicians
Benefits: Performance and referral bonuses, Production incentives, Tool/equipment and fuel stipends, Company vehicle, Per diem or other applicable compensation, Comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement, Professional development courses, Medical, dental and vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts, HSA option, Paid vacation and paid holidays, Company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Professional development training, Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment
Benefits
Performance and referral bonuses
Production incentives
Tool/equipment and fuel stipends
Company vehicle
Per diem or other applicable compensation
Comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance
401k with employer match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development courses
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
HSA option
Paid vacation and paid holidays
Company-matching 401(k) Retirement
Life Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development training
Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment