Solar Maintenance Technician Instructor

Job Description

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 : $75,000 $90,000 / year (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,

were not just teaching solar were redefining how its taught.

Youll play a pivotal role in ensuring students graduate ready to work on todays most

advanced solar systems.

What Youll 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

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a short cover letter to reginald@centextraining.com with subject

line Solar Maintenance Instructor Application. Please include relevant credentials or

equipment certifications if applicable.