Job Description
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PEARCE, we've got a career for you. Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation and energy storage assets.
Your Impact Solar Inverter Technician specialize in conducting inspection and corrective maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems, adhering to established procedures and prioritizing health, safety, and environmental compliance. Solar Panel Maintenance Technicians will be responsible for both internal and external inspection and maintenance of solar panels, inverters, and other PV components. Their tasks may include troubleshooting, testing, and repairing solar panels, as well as handling materials. Additionally, they may provide assistance in service and maintenance activities related to other solar energy system components and associated equipment.
This is up to a 100% travel role. Core Responsibilities: - Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Must be able to lead and give instruction to other employees supporting the project.
- Expected to be able to safely diagnose and troubleshoot active issues within the PV array from the module up to the inverter level and repair active positive/ negative ground faults in the field.
- Must be able to read schematics and understand how the configuration of the array directly applies to this information.
- Will be responsible for applying LOTO when necessary and ensuring that existing Pearce protocols are adhered to.
- Additional low-level repairs may be required on a non-specific basis to include combiner box repairs/ modification/ replacement, module replacement and in-line string repair/ replacement. This may also include running new homerun cable from the inverter to the combiner box.
- Fluency of electrical meters, IV-Curve Tracing, Megger testing and properly take thermal imaging, 1500 VDC PV systems and power isolation of PV systems is required.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally per the PEARCE Renewables Employee Handbook and insurance requirements. Maintain PEARCE Renewables company vehicle so that it is always clean, presentable, functional.
Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.
Core Experience: - 3-4+ years suitable employment experience; High aptitude and a strong work ethic is a must.
- Apply NFPA 70E/OSHA 10 training.
- Must be able to demonstrate electrical competency and an understanding of the PV Circuit in the field, inverter training is preferred.
- Fluency of electrical meters, IV-Curve Tracing, Megger testing and properly take thermal imaging, 1500 VDC PV systems and power isolation of PV systems is required.
- Experienced in using computers and other forms of equipment including Microsoft Suite and other IT platforms for reporting and tracking project progress.
Physical/Work Environment At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.
- Lift and move equipment as needed (up to 50 pounds).
- Work possible rotating shifts (100% travel is required for this position).
- Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses.
- Be exposed to ambient temperatures while working outdoors.
Compensation: $28.00/HR to $40.00/HR DOE Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), PTO, Paid Holidays, and a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance. We provide company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet (as required for your role) and all necessary tools and safety equipment.
At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.
Learn more about our corporate and telecom division at and our renewables division at
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Holiday work, Full time, Outdoor, Shift work, Rotating shift,