Solar Inverter Field Service Technician

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Solar Inverter Technician specializing in troubleshooting and maintenance of utility-scale solar inverters. Focused on power conversion equipment in large-scale solar farms with 100% travel requirement.

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair utility-scale inverters (GE, Sungrow, Power Electronics)
  • Perform advanced inverter testing and commissioning support
  • Conduct LOTO, insulation resistance (megger), IV curve tracing, and IR thermography
  • Identify and resolve inverter faults, communication errors, and performance issues
  • Support preventative and corrective maintenance on inverter systems
  • Work closely with monitoring/SCADA teams to resolve system alerts
  • Ensure all work meets OEM specifications and safety standards
  • Complete detailed service reports, logs, and documentation
  • Maintain and operate company tools, test equipment, and vehicle
  • Assist in training junior technicians on inverter diagnostics and repair

Requirements:

  • 3-4+ year of hands-on experience with utility-scale solar inverters
  • Direct experience working with: GE inverters, Sungrow inverters, Power Electronics inverters
  • Experience on megawatt-scale solar sites (ground-mount / solar farms)
  • Strong understanding of: DC/AC power conversion, Power electronics troubleshooting, Inverter fault codes and diagnostics
  • Experience performing solar maintenance with a focus on inverter systems
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems and inverter communications (preferred)
  • Working knowledge of OSHA / NFPA 70E safety standards
  • Experience using multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and testing equipment
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Benefits:

  • health and life insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional development courses
  • performance and referral bonuses
  • production incentives
  • tool/equipment and fuel stipends
  • company vehicle
  • per diem