Technical Support Specialist ll

Company Description

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all.

Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.

Department Description

Service Operations is a core function within Palmetto’s Service and Asset Management organization, responsible for post-PTO service and maintenance across the residential solar asset lifecycle. The team ensures system performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction by managing service requests from intake through resolution. This includes remote troubleshooting, site visit coordination, and field execution through both in-house technicians and a national network of service partners.

Service Operations plays a critical role in protecting asset performance and optimizing the cost of service at scale. Our focus is to resolve issues quickly, efficiently, and with high quality—balancing speed, cost, and customer satisfaction while supporting the long-term performance of the assets we manage.

Location

This position will be based remotely in the Philippines.

Reporting

This position will report to the Service Operations Team Lead.

Summary of Role

The Technical Support Specialist is responsible for monitoring system performance and resolving service issues through remote troubleshooting across Palmetto’s residential solar portfolio.

This role is the first line of defense in identifying and addressing system underperformance, using monitoring tools, diagnostics, and customer interaction to resolve issues without requiring a site visit whenever possible.

Technical Support Specialists are accountable for quickly identifying root causes, executing effective troubleshooting steps, and determining when escalation to a site visit is necessary. They play a critical role in optimizing service timelines, reducing cost of service, and ensuring a seamless customer experience.

Strategic & Tactical

• Monitor system performance across the residential solar portfolio, proactively identifying underperforming or non-producing systems through alerting and diagnostic tools.
• Triage and investigate service cases, validating issues and determining appropriate troubleshooting paths based on system data and known failure modes.
• Execute remote troubleshooting steps to resolve system issues, including inverter resets, communication troubleshooting, and guiding homeowners through required actions.
• Maximize remote resolution by identifying and applying effective solutions, minimizing unnecessary site visits.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with homeowners to explain issues, guide troubleshooting, and set expectations for resolution timelines.