Solar Field Service Technician

Solar Field Service Technician

Location: Avon NY Duration: 4 Months

Overview

Our client is a leading national operator of renewable energy assets committed to building a sustainable future. We are seeking a Solar Commissioning & Repair Technician for a critical contract role supporting their distributed generation (DG) solar portfolio in New York.

This is a hands-on field-based position for a technician who will be responsible for the final commissioning troubleshooting and repair of commercial and utility-scale solar sites. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with deep electrical and mechanical expertise comfortable working independently across multiple sites to ensure systems are operational safe and performing to specification.

Position Details at a Glance

Type: Contract (W2)

Schedule: 40 hours/week Variable Shift

Travel: Up to 75% (primarily within NY region)

Key Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning plans for new DG solar installations including inverter startup SCADA/communications validation and utility interconnection testing.
• Diagnose and repair complex issues with PV modules string inverters central inverters combiner boxes and balance-of-system components.
• Specialize in troubleshooting and repairing single-axis solar tracker systems (e.g. Valmont) including motor replacement motor control card (MCC) diagnostics and managing RMA processes.
• Perform detailed electrical testing: IV curve tracing thermal imaging (IR) string testing megger testing and grounding verification.
• Maintain accurate commissioning logs repair reports and site documentation.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors engineering teams and grid operators to ensure safe and compliant site operations.
• Adhere to and enforce all company and industry safety standards (OSHA NFPA 70E).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology Solar Energy or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in solar PV installation or commissioning
• Working knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems up to medium voltage
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment including multimeters clamp meters IV curve tracers and meggers
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel to multiple project sites as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to walk and work across large field sites with varying terrain

Preferred:

• NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) or Associate certification
• Experience with single-axis tracker platforms such as Valmont Terrasmart or Array Technologies
• Familiarity with Also Energy SCADA and remote monitoring systems
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience working on brownfield landfill or environmentally sensitive sites

Benefits of the Role

• Critical Project Impact: Play a key role in bringing new renewable energy assets online and maintaining the reliability of existing ones.
• Industry Leader: Work with one of the nations premier renewable energy portfolios.
• Focused Assignment: Clear contract duration with a defined scope of work.
• Weekly Pay: Consistent weekly payroll on a standard schedule.