Lead Field Service Technician III – Solar

Work Arrangement

This is an on-site, field-based role performed outdoors on solar sites in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You must live in the Philadelphia region or relocate there before your start date. Territory is typically within a 30–90 minute drive, rarely over 3 hours. Overnight travel is under 10%.

Schedule and Compensation

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. On-call: rotational Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Overtime is paid biweekly; typical weekly hours are 40–45, with 1.5× pay for hours over 40.

Pay: $92,000–$115,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications, plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

About the Role

As a Lead Field Service Technician III – Solar, you will serve as the technical authority in the field, leading complex inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, owning your sites, shaping how the work gets done, and mentoring junior technicians. There is a defined pathway to Technician IV.

Master Electricians with no prior solar experience are welcome; photovoltaics are trainable, but electrical judgment and licensing are not. If you hold an active Minnesota Master Electrician license, you are considered fully qualified with zero solar background. Relocation assistance and a $3,000 sign-on bonus are available to qualified candidates.

Who Should Apply

This role requires an active Philadelphia Master Electrician license—or an active Master Electrician license in another state that you can convert to a Philadelphia license before your start date. We will help you navigate the process.

Master Electricians from the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:

• Commercial and industrial electrical contracting — service work, troubleshooting, code compliance, and permitting.
• Utility, generation, or substation work — medium-voltage practice, switching, and grounding discipline.
• Facilities, manufacturing, or plant electrical leadership — PM programs, LOTO systems, and crew oversight.
• Marine, military, or shipyard electrical — strong safety culture and independent judgment in the field.

What You’ll Learn

• PV system architecture — modules, strings, combiner boxes, inverters, and grid-tie behavior.
• Solar-specific diagnostics: I/V curve tracing, insulation resistance testing, and infrared thermography.
• FAA Part 107 drone certification for aerial thermal inspection.
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E/70B, and our internal O&M Tech course series.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety policies and procedures. Verify correct PPE use. Create Personal Lockout/Tagout (PLOTO) and switching lockout plans for approval. Lead Pre-Job Briefs, Job Safety Analysis, PLOTO, and switch-plan LOTO.
• Inspections and Preventative Maintenance: Lead comprehensive inspections of solar power plants. Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs. Supervise and train junior technicians on inspection and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, including grid integration and communications faults. Use advanced diagnostic tools and software. Develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Prepare technical reports and presentations for management. Provide oversight and direction on work order documentation to junior technicians.
• Leadership and Knowledge: Stay current on industry trends and emerging technology. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians. Contribute to the development of training materials and procedures.

Requirements

• Active Philadelphia Master Electrician license—or an active Master Electrician license in another state that you can convert to a Philadelphia license before your start date.
• The licensed electrical experience your Master license reflects, plus a demonstrated ability to lead work in the field.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technicians in the field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Helpful Qualifications

• Solar industry or grid-tied PV experience.
• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E certifications.
• FAA Part 107 certification.
• Experience with I/V curve tracers, megohmmeters, and insulation testers, or comparable instruments from other electrical work.

Physical Requirements

• Drive a vehicle confidently and with a high degree of safety.
• Stand for long periods and walk distances up to three miles per day.
• Navigate ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps while maintaining three points of contact.
• Have visual acuity for depth perception, no field-of-vision issues, and the ability to distinguish between colors.
• Work comfortably in a range of climate conditions, including extreme heat (above 100°F) or extreme cold (below 32°F), for periods of more than one hour.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

What We Offer

• Tools and Equipment: Provided. Company truck, company fuel/credit card, and vehicle maintenance card. No out-of-pocket tool expenses.
• Bonus: Up to an 8% performance bonus, paid annually.
• Apparel: Company-provided PPE and flame-resistant clothing kit (bibs, jackets, pants, shirts) at no cost.
• Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; company pays 80% of premiums.
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to a 7.5% company match.
• Time Off: PTO accrued each pay period — 120 hours/year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), 200 hours (10+ years) — plus 11 paid holidays.
• Family Leave: 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Insurance: Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1× your annual salary.
• Certifications: We pay for OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E/70B, FAA Part 107 (drone), and our internal O&M Tech course series; you keep them.
• Advancement: Published Field Tech Development Pathway with defined progression to Technician IV based on demonstrated capability.
• Education: Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year for approved programs.