Solar Technician

CEIS | One Tech is searching for a Senior Field Service Technician for a position located in Trenton, New Jersey. The Senior Field Service Technician will drive operational excellence across the region, coordinate complex preventative and corrective maintenance, manage state electrical permitting, and serve as the regional safety approval authority.

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The candidate must be a US citizen or hold a green card. The candidate should have 5+ years of senior-level field experience in solar PV, commercial/industrial electrical, utility or generation, or industrial plant electrical work.
Senior Field Service Technician Responsibilities: Champion a culture of operational excellence and event-free operations across all regional work.Serve as the Regional Approval Authority for Personal Lockout/Tagout (PLOTO) and switch-plan LOTO procedures.Ensure full compliance with all applicable state Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.Review, submit, and manage the complete electrical permitting process in alignment with state regulations.Perform and coordinate complex preventative and corrective maintenance and deep troubleshooting on solar PV systems — modules, inverters, combiner boxes, medium-voltage equipment, and associated electrical components.Perform expert commissioning and quality assurance audits for new and existing solar electric systems.Operate safely and independently in medium-voltage 34,500VAC and 1500VDC environments.Develop corrective action plans for intricate electrical faults, including persistent grounding issues, wiring problems, and complex equipment malfunctions.Supervise or review field work across the region, and actively mentor junior technicians on electrical maintenance, technical procedure, and safety protocol.Partner with the O&M Manager to optimize regional site performance, increase production, and find operational efficiencies.Work directly with the Regional Manager and third-party vendors on component installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and warranty maintenance.Manage complex, high-priority, or unusual projects as part of premium client service.Provide analytical feedback and recommendations on technician training schedules, safety plans, standard operating procedures, and O&M/commissioning processes.Communicate with internal teams and third-party vendors to coordinate and expedite field repairs and warranty claims.Ensure all faults, site deficiencies, and unusual occurrences are recorded, and track time, material, and travel expenses accurately in the CMMS.
Requirements for the Senior Field Service Technician:5+ years of senior-level field experience in solar PV, commercial/industrial electrical, utility or generation, or industrial plant electrical work.Active New Jersey electrical license as required for this scope of work — or the equivalent credential from another state.Master-level command of electrical theory and principles, and the ability to apply it to commercial and utility-scale configurations.Proven capability to work safely and independently in 34,500VAC and 1500VDC conditions.High proficiency with specialized electrical test equipment and advanced diagnostic tools.Elite troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem-solving skills.Advanced ability to read, interpret, and redline complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings.Proven track record mentoring field teams and managing vendor relationships.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. xzbcwsv Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.