Lead PV Solar Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor site personnel, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety standards.
• Serve as the site representative to all employees, visitors, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety analyses and ensure proper use of PPE, and lead emergency response efforts.
• Perform and oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of PV systems, inverters, battery storage, substations, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Support commissioning, testing, installations, and performance optimization of solar and storage systems.

Qualifications

• Required Skills and Competencies:
• 2–4 years of experience in solar, renewable energy, or a related electrical/mechanical field, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical equipment and mechanical systems, including knowledge of electrical theory, power electronics, substation equipment, and control systems.
• Proficient with hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, and capable of reading schematics, one-line, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and operational software systems.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, night shifts, and rotating schedules as needed.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (technical degree preferred), a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a U.S. passport.

Pay & Benefits

• Base Pay: $42-$48/hour (based on experience, education, and skillset).
• On-call pay.
• 5% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics).
• 5% Availability Bonus.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.

Working Conditions

• All technicians are provided with the necessary tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) to work safely and efficiently.
• Uniform allowance to keep you equipped and comfortable on-site.
• GWO (Global Wind Organization) training and certifications to ensure compliance with international safety standards.

Job Location

Union Solar Farm
30417 Hoover Moffitt Road
West Mansfield, OH 43358