Essel Skilled Trades

Solar Field Manager

Essel Skilled Trades  •  Austin, TX (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Field Manager – Solar Service Operations

We are seeking an experienced Field Manager to lead and support Solar Service Technicians in a hands-on field operations role. This position is responsible for managing service teams, maintaining quality and safety standards, and overseeing the inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of existing solar systems. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience within solar service operations and thrives in a fast-paced, field-driven environment.

Required Qualifications & Responsibilities (Must Haves)

  • Proven experience managing field service teams within the solar industry, specifically in a Solar Service Technician Manager or Field Operations leadership role
  • Oversee and perform inspections, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of previously installed solar PV systems and all associated equipment, in compliance with national codes and local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company procedures
  • Review and interpret plans, specifications, technical documents, contracts, and job-related documentation to ensure accurate diagnosis, repair execution, and compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, quality assurance requirements, and project specifications
  • Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently throughout the duration of service contracts
  • Provide complete and accurate daily documentation, including logs, photos, reports, and job updates using a company-issued mobile phone or tablet

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves)

  • Serve as a professional point of contact with potential, current, and past customers by providing product knowledge, explaining scope of work, and addressing technical or service-related questions
  • Maintain open, consistent communication with supervisory staff and field teams regarding job status, performance expectations, and operational priorities
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards, company policies, and applicable regulations for all employees, subcontractors, clients, and visitors

Requirements

Experience & Certifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the Solar Industry OR 3 years of experience in the Electrical field
  • OSHA 30 Certification required

Technical & Professional Skills

  • Ability to work independently in a diverse field environment with minimal supervision
  • Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with varying levels of complexity
  • Proficient with company-issued laptops for on-site diagnostics and equipment repairs, as well as accessing web-based monitoring platforms for remote system evaluation
  • Prior experience or familiarity with SCADA systems and machine language is a plus
  • Strong understanding of construction site practices, procedures, and safety protocols
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar and documentation accuracy
  • Demonstrated professionalism, organization, ethical decision-making, and sound judgment

Additional Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
Essel Skilled Trades

About Essel Skilled Trades

ESSEL Inc. connects Skilled Trades, Emergency Response & Environmental talent with top companies & projects that need them.

From Project Based to Corporate positions - we understand the requirements and expectations of companies that need to hire personnel that Get Things Done.

Workforce Augmentation: For the AEC & Emergency Response sectors - we make sure you have the workforce to execute on your project.

Whether it be high volume environmental technicians or subject matter experts - we have the resources to provide the workforce that will help your project flourish.

Environmental Compliance - for any AEC or Emergency Response project - we help guide the environmental compliance process from either providing the experts or owning the outcome from sampling through clearances. Our environmental teams are experienced with all facets of environmental compliance nationwide.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Year Founded
2001
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