Senior Field Service Technician IV – Solar

Work Arrangement

On-site, field-based role performed outdoors on solar sites in and around Trenton, New Jersey. You must already live within commuting distance of Trenton or be prepared to relocate there at your own expense before your start date. Applications from candidates not located in—or actively relocating to—the Trenton area cannot be considered.

Territory: 30–90 minutes typical, rarely over 3 hours. Overnight travel: under 10%. Schedule: M–F, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. On-call: rotational Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Overtime: paid biweekly; 40–45 hours typical; 1.5× over 40.

About the Role

As Senior Field Service Technician, you serve as the regional technical authority—the top of the field technical ladder—driving operational excellence, coordinating complex maintenance, managing state electrical permitting, and acting as the regional safety approval authority. You’ll work directly with management and third-party vendors while mentoring the next generation of field technicians.

Responsibilities

• Safety and compliance: Champion operational excellence and event-free operations; serve as Regional Approval Authority for PLOTO and switch-plan LOTO; ensure compliance with AHJ codes, safety regulations, and company standards; manage electrical permitting.
• Advanced technical operations: Perform complex preventative and corrective maintenance and deep troubleshooting on PV systems, modules, inverters, combiner boxes, medium-voltage equipment, and associated components; conduct expert commissioning and QA audits; operate safely in 34.5kVAC and 1500VDC environments; develop corrective action plans for intricate faults.
• Regional leadership and vendor management: Supervise or review field work, mentor junior technicians, partner with O&M Manager to optimize site performance, and manage complex projects with third-party vendors.
• Documentation and process improvement: Provide analytical feedback on training schedules, safety plans, SOPs, and O&M/commissioning processes; coordinate field repairs and warranty claims; ensure accurate fault documentation and expense tracking in CMMS.

Requirements

• Active New Jersey electrical license (or equivalent convertible credential) and 5+ years of senior-level field experience in solar PV, commercial/industrial electrical, utility/generation, or industrial plant electrical work with demonstrated medium-voltage experience.
• Master-level command of electrical theory and the ability to apply it to commercial and utility-scale configurations.
• Proven capability to work safely and independently in 34.5kVAC and 1500VDC conditions.
• High proficiency with specialized electrical test equipment and advanced diagnostic tools.
• Elite troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Advanced ability to read, interpret, and redline complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Proven track record mentoring field teams and managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Helpful Qualifications

• Solar PV–specific operations and maintenance background.
• Commissioning and QA audit experience on renewable assets.
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E/70B, and FAA Part 107 (company-paid).

Physical Requirements

• Drive safely and confidently; stand and walk up to three miles per day.
• Navigate ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps while maintaining three points of contact.
• Visual acuity for depth perception and color distinction; work in extreme heat (>100°F) or cold (
• Exert up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly.

Pay

$100,000–$125,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Tools and equipment: provided, including company truck, fuel/credit card, and vehicle maintenance card.
• Bonus: up to 8% performance bonus, paid annually.
• Apparel: company-provided PPE and FR clothing kit at no cost.
• Health: medical, dental, and vision; company pays 80% of premiums.
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 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 paid parental leave.
• Insurance: company-paid life and AD&D at 1× annual salary.
• Certifications: company-paid OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E/70B, FAA Part 107, and internal O&M Tech courses—credentials you keep.
• Education: tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year for approved programs.