Solar Field Service Technician III
Pearce Services · Houston, Texas · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 30 – 42 a hour
Posted Sep 11, 2026
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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 Field Service Technician III (Utility-Scale / PV Repair), you’ll work on large, utility-scale solar farms—not residential or rooftop systems. You’ll handle troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of ground-mount solar systems, central/string inverters, and power plant equipment. You’re responsible for making sure work is done safely, correctly, and on schedule. This is a hands-on role for someone with real experience on utility-scale solar sites (megawatt-scale projects).
This is a 100% travel position.
Core Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale solar systems, including inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits
Perform testing: LOTO, IV curve tracing, megger/insulation testing, IR scans
Assign work, track progress, and keep jobs on schedule
Perform operations and maintenance (O&M) on utility-scale solar plants
Inspect completed work and ensure it meets quality and safety standards
Enforce safety requirements (OSHA, NFPA 70E) on-site
Diagnose system issues and resolve them in the field
Complete work orders, service logs, and required documentation
Operate and maintain company vehicle and tools
Train and support junior technicians in the field
Core Experience (Utility-Scale Required)
4-5+ years of utility-scale solar experience (solar farms / ground-mount systems)
Experience leading crews or acting as lead tech on-site
Experience working on megawatt-scale PV systems
Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills (inverters, DC systems, power electronics)
Experience with Solar O&M / maintenance work
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: $30.00-$42.00 hourly/DOE
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