Solar Maintenance Technician Instructor

Solar Maintenance Technician Instructor Harker Heights, TX Job Details Full-time $50 - $60 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Snacks provided Food provided Qualifications Spanish Preventative hardware maintenance Student performance assessment strategies OSHA Student mentoring Laboratory experience Renewable energy Equipment troubleshooting NEC Mid-level 3 years OSHA 30 Electrical experience Curriculum implementation Instructor-led training (training delivery method) Photovoltaic systems Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Lesson planning Instructional materials development Technical skills instruction Training & development Classroom Teaching Adult learning Teaching Workforce development Adult education

LOTO Full Job Description Benefits:

Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health insurance

Location:

Harker Heights, TX (On-site)

Organization:

Training Center of Central Texas Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$50-$60/hr (commensurate with experience) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Solar Maintenance Technician Instructor to lead our newly launched 15-week Solar Maintenance Technician Program, developed in collaboration with Leeward Renewable Energy and supported by Sungrow. This is a high-profile, flagship program — the first of its kind in the U.S. with direct industry backing — training the next generation of utility-scale solar technicians, including transitioning veterans and adult learners. With real-world labs and cutting-edge equipment, we're not just teaching solar — we're redefining how it's taught. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring students graduate ready to work on today's most advanced solar systems. What You'll Teach; Lead This role involves hands-on instruction, mentorship, and training delivery aligned with utility-scale solar maintenance standards, including: Sungrow 3600 UUD Inverters Sungrow BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Combiner box maintenance and troubleshooting Load break switch inspection and operation SCADA systems basics and safety Preventative and corrective maintenance workflows Lockout/tagout procedures and job site safety Site-level communication and field reporting Work readiness & site professionalism (PPE, documentation, site protocols) Ideal Background 3+ years of hands-on experience in utility-scale solar O&M (Solar Maintenance, Field Service, or Commissioning) Experience with Sungrow equipment (inverters, BESS) strongly preferred Proficiency with load break switches, combiner boxes, and basic SCADA interfaces Previous training, mentorship, or instructional experience is highly desirable Strong safety mindset and understanding of OSHA/NEC/lockout-tagout procedures Familiarity with veteran learners or diverse adult education environments a plus Comfortable delivering hands-on instruction in a lab-based environment Responsibilities Deliver engaging, practical instruction for solar maintenance technician students in a 15-week cohort format Lead classroom training, hands-on labs, simulations, and assessments Maintain equipment and coordinate real-world demonstrations Develop and refine lesson plans (with support from Sungrow & Leeward) Assess student progress and provide actionable feedback Support students with job readiness and transition to employment Stay current with industry standards, trends, and safety codes Why Join Us The Training Center of Central Texas is on the national stage — as one of the first utility- scale solar technician trade programs in the U.S. Our graduates are already being hired by top-tier solar firms, and this program is backed by over $500,000 in donated equipment and real-world systems. This role is an opportunity to lead from the front — building the future of solar training while mentoring and launching the next generation of professionals. Bonus Qualifications Sungrow certification (3600, Titan, or 4400)

OSHA 30, NFPA

70E, or other safety credentials Prior experience training veterans or working in workforce development Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required Once you have submitted your resume, please complete this video interview in order to proceed with the application process.