Lead Commissioning Technician

About the role

Lead and oversee all commissioning activities on large-scale or high-priority projects
Serve as the primary on-site technical contact for customers and general contractors
Mentor, train, and evaluate Technician I and II personnel in the field
Review and approve commissioning documentation and quality reports for SOPs compliance
Own resolution of complex technical issues across tracker systems and electrical infrastructure
Provide progressive feedback to improve Ampacity's installation standards and commissioning procedures
Coordinate with the Service Manager on project scheduling and field team deployment
Support pre-commissioning planning including site walks, risk identification, and material preparation
Deliver comprehensive post-commissioning reports and customer closeout packages

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all commissioning activities on large-scale or high-priority projects
• Serve as the primary on-site technical contact for customers and general contractors
• Mentor, train, and evaluate Technician I and II personnel in the field
• Review and approve commissioning documentation and quality reports for SOPs compliance
• Own resolution of complex technical issues across tracker systems and electrical infrastructure
• Provide progressive feedback to improve Ampacity's installation standards and commissioning procedures
• Care for coordination with the Service Manager on project scheduling and field team deployment
• Support pre-commissioning planning including site walks, risk identification, and material preparation
• Deliver comprehensive post-commissioning reports and customer closeout packages

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in solar commissioning or a related electrical/mechanical field, with a minimum of 2 years in a Technician II or equivalent field capacity
• Expert-level knowledge of solar tracking systems, PV commissioning standards, and electrical infrastructure
• Advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across complex electrical and mechanical systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop field teams
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple project sites and coordinate with internal teams and the Service Manager
• Valid driver's license with a clean MVR and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time

Qualifications

• Physical demands: Constant lifting of 30 – 50 pounds, unassisted, with lifts of 50+ pounds requiring assistance
• Work schedule: 8 – 10 hours a day and 5 – 6 days a week (weather permitting)
• Physical abilities: Standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and crawling for extended periods while operating tools and equipment safely

Skills

• Technical expertise in solar commissioning and electrical infrastructure
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Customer service and relationship management
• Project management and coordination

Benefits

• Competitive pay and 401k
• Time off including vacation, sick days, holidays, parental, and bereavement leave
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness resources to support overall health and wellness

Pay

Competitive pay and 401k — because your work should be rewarded fairly

Schedule

This work is physically demanding in nature and requires constant lifting of 30 – 50 pounds, unassisted, with lifts of 50+ pounds requiring assistance. Working schedule will be 8 – 10 hours a day and 5 – 6 days a week (weather permitting).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.