Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician – Level 2

New Energy Equity

Solar O&M Technician Level 2 ensuring safe and reliable solar energy systems. Conduct inspections, maintenance, and troubleshoot issues in high-voltage environments.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safety: Lead by example in promoting a safe working culture in the field.
Inspections & Preventative Maintenance: Perform comprehensive electrical and mechanical inspections of solar energy systems.
Troubleshooting: Independently diagnose and troubleshoot system and operational issues.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed, accurate documentation of inspections, maintenance, and repairs with minimal oversight.
Learning & Knowledge: Stay abreast of industry best practices, safety updates, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in the solar industry or a related electrical field.
Technical Skills: Demonstrated understanding of electrical systems, solar energy principles, and grid-tied systems.
Familiar with using specialized diagnostic tools such as I/V Curve Tracers, Meggers, and Isolation testers.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
Knowledge of Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) is preferred.
Certifications: FAA Part 107 Certification (and familiarity operating drones for aerial thermographic purposes).
OSHA 30-hour and NFPA 70e certifications are preferred.
Requirements: Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus: Up to an 8% performance bonus paid out annually.
Equipment: Company truck, company credit card, vehicle maintenance card, tools, and equipment provided.
Apparel: Company-provided PPE and Fire Resistant clothing kit provided (including bibs, jackets, pants, and shirts).
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage—the company pays 80% of health insurance premiums—plus a 401(k) with up to a 7.5% company match.
Time Off: Paid time off accrued each pay period—120 hours per year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), and 200 hours (10+ years)—plus 11 paid holidays.
Family: 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
Insurance: Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance at one times your annual salary.
Growth: Company-paid certifications and training, including OSHA, NFPA 70e/70b, FAA Part 107, and the O&M Tech course series.
Pathways: A transparent Field Tech Development Pathway with defined advancement to Technician III—progression based on demonstrated capability, not tenure.
Education: Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually for approved educational programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical systemssolar energy principlesgrid-tied systemstroubleshootinginspectionspreventative maintenancereading electrical schematicsengineering drawingsdata acquisition systems

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationattention to detailindependenceadaptability

Certifications

FAA Part 107 CertificationOSHA 30-hourNFPA 70e