Solar Maintenance Technician Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance

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,
were not just teaching solar were redefining how its taught.
Youll play a pivotal role in ensuring students graduate ready to work on todays most
advanced solar systems.

What Youll 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.