Field Service Technician II

Do you desire to be part of an exciting, emerging industry with an opportunity for great personal experience and growth? Cypress Creek is seeking an enthusiastic individual to play an important role in this fast-moving, nimble solar IPP.

Currently, we have one opening in Durham, NC area for full-time traveling technicians. 

The Company 

Cypress Creek Energy is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Cypress Creek Solutions provides innovative operation & maintenance solutions for a variety of asset owners and a diverse portfolio of utility-scale and distributed generation solar and storage projects. A wholly owned subsidiary of Cypress Creek Energy, Cypress Creek Solutions conducts O&M for over 4GW of solar and storage assets across more than 500 sites with a presence in 24 states for third-party asset owners and the Cypress Creek Energy fleet.

The Role

CCE is seeking a highly motivated candidate with utility-scale solar experience to perform required preventative maintenance activities on solar PV systems. The Field Service Technician (Level 3) will also respond to corrective maintenance cases to troubleshoot, test, and repair PV systems ensuring they are following safe practices while working

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Conducting on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
•   DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
•  Maintaining the vehicle, tools, meters and truck stock
•  Creating service reports and maintaining spare parts inventory
•  Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
•  Create operability and major issue/downtime reports
•   Respond on-call for emergencies as directed by your supervisor

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

 

• NABCEP Certified Installation Professional
• 3–4+ years of experience in PV maintenance, including DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications, and monitoring
• Experience operating SCADA, DAS, and UPS systems
• Proficiency with testing equipment and diagnostic tools including thermographic electrical inspection, IV curve tracing, Meggering, and ground fault detection
• Skilled in all aspects of PV maintenance across DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications
• Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified through field inspection and remote monitoring systems
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and standard design and construction practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to take direction and execute tasks with minimal oversight
• Valid Driver's License
• OSHA 10 certification
• NFPA 70E — Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%
• Commitment to embracing and living the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with tracking systems across multiple manufacturers
• DC array knowledge from module to inverter level, including ground fault detection, Voc and current checks, insulation resistance testing, and combiner box and inverter communications troubleshooting
• Prior experience in EPC or construction environments, including cable pulling and electrical installation work

Location: This is a 100% travel-based role. The individual in this role will be deployed to project sites based on business and project needs. Frequent and extended travel is required. 

 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

•  Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
•  Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
•  Positive project team attitude
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