Solar Maintenance Technician Instructor

Job Description Job Description Location: Harker Heights, TX (On-site) Organization: Training Center of Central Texas Type: Full-Time Salary: $50-$60/hr (commensurate with experience) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Solar Maintenance Technician Instructor to lead our newly launched 15-week Solar Maintenance Technician Program, developed in collaboration with Leeward Renewable Energy and supported by Sungrow. This is a high-profile, flagship program — the first of its kind in the U.S. with direct industry backing — training the next generation of utility-scale solar technicians, including transitioning veterans and adult learners. With real-world labs and cutting-edge equipment, we’re not just teaching solar — we’re redefining how it’s taught. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring students graduate ready to work on today’s most advanced solar systems. What You’ll Teach; Lead This role involves hands-on instruction, mentorship, and training delivery aligned with utility-scale solar maintenance standards, including: • Sungrow 3600 UUD Inverters • Sungrow BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) • Combiner box maintenance and troubleshooting • Load break switch inspection and operation • SCADA systems basics and safety • Preventative and corrective maintenance workflows • Lockout/tagout procedures and job site safety • Site-level communication and field reporting • Work readiness site professionalism (PPE, documentation, site protocols) Ideal Background • 3 years of hands-on experience in utility-scale solar O&M (Solar Maintenance, Field Service, or Commissioning) • Experience with Sungrow equipment (inverters, BESS) strongly preferred • Proficiency with load break switches, combiner boxes, and basic SCADA interfaces • Previous training, mentorship, or instructional experience is highly desirable • Strong safety mindset and understanding of OSHA/NEC/lockout-tagout procedures • Familiarity with veteran learners or diverse adult education environments a plus • Comfortable delivering hands-on instruction in a lab-based environment Responsibilities • Deliver engaging, practical instruction for solar maintenance technician students in a 15-week cohort format • Lead classroom training, hands-on labs, simulations, and assessments • Maintain equipment and coordinate real-world demonstrations • Develop and refine lesson plans (with support from Sungrow Leeward) • Assess student progress and provide actionable feedback • Support students with job readiness and transition to employment • Stay current with industry standards, trends, and safety codes Why Join Us The Training Center of Central Texas is on the national stage — as one of the first utility- scale solar technician trade programs in the U.S. Our graduates are already being hired by top-tier solar firms, and this program is backed by over $500,000 in donated equipment and real-world systems. This role is an opportunity to lead from the front — building the future of solar training while mentoring and launching the next generation of professionals. Bonus Qualifications • Sungrow certification (3600, Titan, or 4400) • OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or other safety credentials • Prior experience training veterans or working in workforce development • Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required Once you have submitted your resume, please complete this video interview in order to proceed with the application process.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a