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Solar Technician II (2)

Tonopah, AZ · On-site

You'll play a key role in ensuring our clients' solar assets perform safely, efficiently, and ... Requires use of wear personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat ...

BTB ENERGY SOLUTIONS CO

Electrician

Volo, IL · On-site

$55K - $120K/yr

All applicants must have basic hand tools, safety attire including steel toe boots, and hard hat. All applicants m ust have reliable transportation, and good attendance history. The current solar ...

BTB ENERGY SOLUTIONS CO

Electrician

Volo, IL · On-site

$55K - $120K/yr

All applicants must have basic hand tools, safety attire including steel toe boots, and hard hat. All applicants m ust have reliable transportation, and good attendance history. The current solar ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for hard hat solar in the United States is $151,111.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $140,500.00 and $180,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Hard Hat Solar?

A Hard Hat Solar job typically involves working in the solar energy industry, installing, maintaining, or inspecting solar panels and related systems. These roles often require physical labor, working outdoors, and following safety protocols while handling electrical components. Workers may be employed by solar installation companies, construction firms, or energy providers. The job can include tasks such as wiring panels, mounting racking systems, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Experience in construction or electrical work is often beneficial, though some positions offer on-the-job training.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in a Hard Hat Solar role?

Daily responsibilities in a Hard Hat Solar position generally include preparing and maintaining worksites, installing photovoltaic solar panels and related hardware, connecting wiring and inverters, and troubleshooting system issues as they arise. You'll often work outdoors on rooftops or ground-mounted arrays, collaborating with a team of technicians, electricians, and sometimes project managers. Safety is a top priority, ensuring compliance with industry standards and protocols throughout each installation. Successful solar professionals also communicate with clients or site supervisors to coordinate schedules and provide updates on project progress. Over time, this hands-on experience can lead to advancement opportunities as a lead installer, site supervisor, or even into project management roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hard Hat Solar position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hard Hat Solar installer or technician, you need strong knowledge of solar panel installation, electrical wiring, and general construction skills, often supported by a high school diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with tools such as photovoltaic system testing equipment, power drills, hand tools, and OSHA safety protocols is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and clear communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality solar system installations that meet client and regulatory expectations.

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Infographic showing various Hard Hat Solar job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% In-person, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,111 per year, or $72.6 per hour.

Sr Solar Technician - Inverter

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Fort Stockton, TX • On-site

$43.37 - $61.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar inverters

  • Perform local plant and unit startup, monitoring, shutdown, and related testing activities

  • Create, document, and close work orders, and maintain logs and records of operating conditions

Berkshire Hathaway Energy rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


The senior solar technician is responsible for commissioning, inspecting, maintaining and troubleshooting inverters at solar sites. This position is also for the maintenance and repair of all electrical generation and distribution equipment associated with the PV Solar equipment. Responsible for troubleshooting instrumentation and calibration of the instruments in a complex distributed control system, inverter troubleshooting and other maintenance work, for which they are qualified to safety and efficiently perform. Overtime, shift work and travel may be required. Work is performed under supervision and direction from the maintenance supervisor.
Responsibilities
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar inverters
  • Responsible for performing local plant and unit startup, monitoring, and shutdown as well as preparation and implementation of clearances, switching (emergency and routine), pre-operational and performance testing, and return to service
  • Performs emergency, preventive, and predictive maintenance on equipment associated with a PV Solar power generating facility
  • Maintain logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report any irregularities
  • Performs diagnostic and routine maintenance on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and associated systems, Protective Relays, Utility Switchyards, and Communication Systems
  • Creates, plans, documents work performed, and closes work orders as required using the work management system
  • Fills out and timely submits documentation reports, inspection reports, safety inspections/observations, time sheets, work orders, parts consumption and all other required documentation
  • Maintains areas in neat condition, cleans up work areas and properly disposes waste per company policies
  • Operates and inspects forklifts, trucks and other powered equipment as authorized
  • Performs work independently and/or in assigned work crews

Qualifications
  • Possess a 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications, and 5 plus years of experience, preferably 1 year minimum as a Lead Technician and /or Project Manager
  • Ability to communicate clearly verbal and written information and directives; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; detect and correct faulty instruments and control devices; install special or sensitive instruments; prioritize work; read and understand technical information, prints, and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales; and interface and work with other
  • Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems; proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems; proper and safe methods to clean equipment; safe use of tools; plant safety rules; reporting procedures and practices, maintenance procedures and practices; electrical and mechanical prints, and PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature
  • Knowledge of ABB Power One 1500 and/or SMA CP inverters. Must be able to use a personal computer keyboard and printer, engineering station keyboard, and various test equipment
  • Should have good working ability with MS Office programs
  • Must be able to articulate sufficiently to provide complex technical explanations
  • Must be able to read and comprehend highly technical instruction books and manuals
  • Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard
  • Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas
  • Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
  • Requires use or wear of personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
  • May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals. Occasionally requires lifting to 70 pounds, to perform duties and responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Work overtime and non-standard working hours - (nights) as required
  • Travel required as needed
  • Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation

About Us
BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.
Our CHAMPION culture drives our success by fostering high expectations, ownership and continuous improvement within a respectful and inclusive team environment. Through the CHAMPION mindset, we focus on the fundamentals - preparation, planning and attention to detail - holding ourselves accountable to do simple better. Alongside this, the BHE Renewables CARES program encourages employee volunteerism and invests in our communities, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and collaboration, making us stronger together.
About the Team
BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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