Solar Inverter Field Service Technician
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Pearce Services
Job Description
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Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.
Your Impact
As a Solar Inverter Technician (Utility-Scale / PV Repair), you’ll specialize in the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of central and string inverters on large-scale solar farms. This role is focused specifically on power conversion equipment, not general solar installation. You’ll work hands-on with GE, Sungrow and Power Electronics inverters, diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and ensuring optimal system performance across megawatt-scale solar sites.
This is a 100% travel position.
Core 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
Core Experience (Utility-Scale Required)
- 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)
Physical / Work Environment
- Lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
- 100% travel role (frequent travel to solar farm sites)
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, dust)
- Must follow all OSHA and company safety requirements
Compensation: $28.00-$40.00+ hourly/DOE
At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including
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