Solar Field Service Lead (Refugio, TX)

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Refugio, 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 Field Service Technician Levels 1-4 job responsibilities 

• Preform, direct, and supervise site maintenance, repair, troubleshooting as directed by management, adhering to company and industry safety standards 

• Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards 

•  Implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment, systems and plants with a minimum amount of training and familiarization safely 

• Direct and take responsibility for safety regulations and work procedures for the team 

•  Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures 

• Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I, II, III, and IV employees 

•  Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports related to site operation 

• 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:

• 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 

• Staff development and training 

• Positive project team attitude 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

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

• Minimum four years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair 

• Demonstrate advanced computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications 

• Advanced working knowledge of solar systems/plants, protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters and transformers 

• Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues 

• Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols 

•  Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting 

• Ability to pass an exam on reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams 

• Effective computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications 

• Valid OSHA 30 certification 

• Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification 

• Remain Current in all safety and technical trainings 

• Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient and safe under any conditions 

•  Effective verbal and written English language communication skills 

• Effective organizational skills 

• To work well with PM, management, OCC, HV, SCADA, Performance, Networking/IT, Compliance teams 

• 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 

• Ability to assess safety items and issue Stop Work if concerns are raised 

Additional Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Ability to do monthly reporting for both maintenance reports and performance reports 

• Ability to create