Solar Field Service Technician (Farmington, NM)

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 1) will perform field maintenance and learn to follow safe work practices of the solar industry.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Farmington, NM. 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

• Work safely under all circumstances, seek guidance regarding unfamiliar work to ensure safety and understanding of tasks to be performed.

• Operate and care for company property, equipment, and tooling.

• Service solar equipment in multiple solar plants under supervision

• Perform basic solar equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks under supervision and utilizing monitoring programs.

• Replace or repair solar parts and/or equipment under supervision.

• Respond “on‐call” as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs.

• Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed

• 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

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

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Successful completion of applicable solar work safety and technical training program

• Adherence to Company policies and procedures

• Excellent attendance and punctuality

• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices

• Customer/Client satisfaction

• Improved personal professional growth and education

• Positive project team attitude

• Staff development and training

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

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

• Demonstrated ability to work in a mechanical/electrical environment achieved through formal training or previous work experience.

• Demonstrated basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

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

• Demonstrated basic understanding of a solar installation/plant.

• Demonstrated basic knowledge of testing equipment

• Basic computer operation skills

• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.

• Obtain 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)

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

• Able to travel (up to 10%) for training, certifications, and site coverage. 

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals

• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 lbs. or more.

• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception.

• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places.