Solar Field Service Technician - Level 2 (Tulia, TX)

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Solar Field Service Technician (Level 2) will be responsible for performing field maintenance and troubleshooting on solar facilities, be self-sufficient, and have a greater understanding of PV systems.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Tulia, TX. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working 

• Able to perform all essential Solar Technician I job responsibilities 

• Perform solar equipment testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision  

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems on solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision  

• Perform basic diagnostic responsibilities utilizing system monitoring applications to identify issues and determine appropriate responses. Example: Locus, QOS, Vitals, RTDB, or various monitoring platforms 

• Perform maintenance and diagnostic responsibilities utilizing system monitoring applications 

• Accurately account for time and material costs expended in the performance of job responsibilities 

• Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment/systems 

• Provide “on‐call” service at assigned solar facilities 

• Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures 

• Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I employees 

• Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed 

• Able to create a ticket from start to completion that affectively communicates the work performed. Including tracking time and materials as well as work performed through the Sprocket system. 

• Use of Sprocket system to effectively complete equipment PM inspections and identify corrective actions if issues are found. 

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned 

• Assessing and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements 

• Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.  

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus 

• Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures 

• Demonstrated ability to identify energized and de-energized electrical parts, identify all incoming power sources, and safely de-energize sources before beginning work training or previous work experience 

• Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices 

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment 

• Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective Lock Out/Tag Out of energized parts/systems 

• Basic computer operation skills ability to operate system monitoring applications 

• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions. 

• Valid OSHA 30 certification 

• Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification 

• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings 

• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills. 

• Effective organizational skills 

• Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather) 

• Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations) 

• Ability to work with other techs to be able to complete tasks with these team members 

• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle 

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