Solar Maintenance Technician Instructor

Company: TRAINING CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE CARE
Location: Harker Heights
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

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.

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