Solar O&M Technician

Senior Solar O&M Technician

The Senior Solar O&M Technician is the lead field expert for a portfolio of commercial, industrial, and distributed-generation solar sites. You independently troubleshoot complex inverter, DC, and AC electrical issues, ensure safe system performance, and provide technical leadership across multiple locations.

Pay: Up to $45/hr, with prevailing-wage job sites paying $70+/hr depending on project location and scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot inverter, DC, and AC issues and restore system production
• Perform advanced electrical diagnostics (IR testing, string isolation, current/voltage checks, HMI analysis)
• Make independent field decisions to minimize downtime
• Support remote troubleshooting to reduce unnecessary site visits
• Document root causes and corrective actions clearly and accurately
• Complete safety procedures and JSAs for all tasks
• Mentor junior techs and model safe, disciplined diagnostic practices
• Perform preventive maintenance on inverters, combiners, disconnects, and BOS equipment
• Identify recurring issues and escalate with proper documentation
• Manage spare parts and inventory
• Collaborate with monitoring teams to validate alarms and prioritize work
• Travel regularly across the regional site portfolio

Essential Skills

• 3+ years in commercial, C&I, or utility-scale solar O&M
• Inverter troubleshooting experience (string or central systems)
• Ability to independently diagnose DC field and inverter issues
• Proficiency with multimeters, clamp meters, meggers, and HMIs
• Strong communication and field leadership
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
• Ability to follow safety procedures and complete JSAs

Additional Qualifications

• Experience reducing repeat inverter faults through root-cause analysis
• Familiarity with DAS and monitoring platforms
• Experience mentoring junior technicians
• Comfort working across multiple C&I and DG sites
• Preference for commercial/utility O&M backgrounds over residential-only experience

Why Work Here

You join a team that values technical excellence, autonomy, and ownership. Expect:

• Strong remote support and modern diagnostic tools
• A culture focused on safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to influence system reliability across a wide region
• Leadership opportunities through mentoring and technical guidance

Work Environment

This is a field-based role covering Chicagoland, Southern Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin.

Work involves outdoor tasks around inverters, combiners, disconnects, and BOS equipment, using diagnostic tools in varied site conditions typical of solar facilities and industrial environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.