Traveling Solar PV & ESS O&M Technician

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining Zero^SM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

**Please note that all Solar Technician jobs are safety sensitive positions

Position Description

Origis Services, LLC is a rapidly expanding Operations and Maintenance provider in the United States.  Our solar asset portfolio continues to increase at a near exponential rate, with a mixture of Owner developed and constructed sites and third-party sites contracted, or already under management. Our goal is to provide a more inclusive service capability, driving out the large expenses that are normally passed through to the owner. 

Origis is looking for a Traveling Solar PV & ESS O&M Technician, also known as the "Tiger Team Technician," which is a high-skill, field-deployable resource responsible for supporting operational solar and energy storage sites across the fleet. This role is designed for a seasoned technician who excels in inverter repairs, site commissioning, project execution, and mentoring field teams. Approximately 70% of time will be spent traveling to sites.

While on site, this technician will lead complex technical tasks and provide training to site teams. During home-based periods, they will contribute to procedural development, team training initiatives, technical documentation review, and remote support of active field operations.

Key Responsibilities

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  While On Site (Approximately 70% Travel):

  
  
  
  
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on PV inverters, BESS, and related infrastructure across multiple OEM platforms
  
  
  • Lead and support project-based work including system upgrades, retrofits, and special initiatives
  
  
  • Provide on-site startup and commissioning support for new sites or equipment
  
  
  • Mentor and train on-site technicians on system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and company best practices
  
  
  • Conduct workmanship audits, verify task execution, and ensure site teams are aligned with procedures and standards
  
  
  
  


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  While Working Remotely (~30%):

  
  
  
  
  • Draft, review, and revise technical procedures and work instructions
  
  
  • Submit and present post-trip reports with analysis and technical findings
  
  
  • Work closely with the training team to identify knowledge gaps, review field team readiness, and support curriculum development
  
  
  • Review completed work orders and CMMS entries for technical accuracy and completeness
  
  
  • Provide remote troubleshooting assistance to field technicians, escalating issues as needed
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 70% of the time (typically 2 weeks travel, 1 week remote)


• Minimum 4 years of direct experience in utility-scale solar O&M or equivalent electrical/industrial experience


• Extensive experience with inverter maintenance and troubleshooting (multi-OEM preferred)


• High proficiency with Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), work planning, and performing root cause analysis


• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex schematics, electrical prints, and technical manuals


• Experience developing or reviewing standard operating procedures and technical training materials


• Proficient in CMMS use, Microsoft Office, and remote collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Self-directed, highly organized, and comfortable working independently in both field and remote settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a field training, commissioning, or technical support role


• Thermography certification


• SCADA system familiarity and remote monitoring tools knowledge


• OEM-specific certifications (e.g., SMA, Power Electronics, Sungrow, etc.)

Travel & Work Conditions:

• Must be available for regular travel on a rotating schedule (approx. 2 weeks travel / 1 week remote)


• Work may involve exposure to extreme weather, working at heights, and energized equipment


• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and walk up to 2+ miles per day in field conditions

This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys variety, autonomy, and using their expertise to support and elevate teams across the organization.

Job Level                Travelling Technician

Location                  Remote 

Hourly Rate            $40-$50/hour 

Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.

Request for Support or Accommodations: As part of our effort to provide equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are happy to offer support and special accommodations in order for you to successfully reach us with your interest. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you would like to request help with your application.