Senior Field Service Technician IV – Solar

Work Arrangement

On-site, field-based role performed outdoors on solar sites in and around El Paso, Texas. You must already live within commuting distance of El Paso or be prepared to relocate there at your own expense before your start date. Territory: 30–90 minutes typical, rarely over 3 hours. Overnight travel: under 10%.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm or 8:00 am–4:00 pm. Rotational Saturday on-call 8:00 am–12:00 pm. Overtime paid biweekly; 40–45 hours typical; 1.5× pay for hours over 40.

About the role

As Senior Field Service Technician, you serve as the regional technical authority—the top of the field technical ladder. You drive operational excellence across the region, coordinate complex preventative and corrective maintenance, manage state electrical permitting, and act as the regional safety approval authority. You work directly with management and third-party vendors while training the next generation of field technicians.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of operational excellence and event-free operations across all regional work.
• Serve as the Regional Approval Authority for Personal Lockout/Tagout (PLOTO) and switch-plan LOTO procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with state AHJs, electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Review, submit, and manage the complete electrical permitting process in alignment with state regulations.
• Perform and coordinate complex preventative and corrective maintenance and deep troubleshooting on solar PV systems—modules, inverters, combiner boxes, medium-voltage equipment, and associated electrical components.
• Perform expert commissioning and quality assurance audits for new and existing solar electric systems.
• Operate safely and independently in medium-voltage 34,500 VAC and 1,500 VDC environments.
• Develop corrective action plans for intricate electrical faults, including persistent grounding issues, wiring problems, and complex equipment malfunctions.
• Supervise or review field work across the region and actively mentor junior technicians on electrical maintenance, technical procedure, and safety protocol.
• Partner with the O&M Manager to optimize regional site performance, increase production, and find operational efficiencies.
• Work directly with the Regional Manager and third-party vendors on component installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and warranty maintenance.
• Manage complex, high-priority, or unusual projects as part of premium client service.
• Provide analytical feedback and recommendations on technician training schedules, safety plans, standard operating procedures, and O&M/commissioning processes.
• Communicate with internal teams and third-party vendors to coordinate and expedite field repairs and warranty claims.
• Ensure all faults, site deficiencies, and unusual occurrences are recorded and track time, material, and travel expenses accurately in the CMMS.

Requirements

• Active Texas electrical license as required for this scope of work—or the equivalent credential from another state that you can convert before your start date.
• 5+ years of senior-level field experience in solar PV, commercial/industrial electrical, utility or generation, or industrial plant electrical work—including demonstrated medium-voltage experience.
• Master-level command of electrical theory and principles, and the ability to apply it to commercial and utility-scale configurations.
• Proven capability to work safely and independently in 34,500 VAC and 1,500 VDC 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 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.

Pay

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

Benefits

• Tools and equipment provided; company truck, fuel/credit card, and vehicle maintenance card.
• Up to an 8% performance bonus paid annually.
• Company-provided PPE and flame-resistant clothing kit (bibs, jackets, pants, shirts) at no cost.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 80% company-paid premiums.
• 401(k) with up to a 7.5% company match.
• PTO accrued each pay period: 120 hours/year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), 200 hours (10+ years) plus 11 paid holidays.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance at 1× annual salary.
• Company-paid certifications: OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E/70B, FAA Part 107 (drone), and internal O&M Tech course series.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year for approved programs.