Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

Pearce Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company vehicle

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401k match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce Renewables in New York, NY, is seeking an Advanced Solar Field Service Technician for on-site O&M of solar plants. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, document activities, and troubleshoot electrical systems with meters and related equipment while upholding high safety standards.

Candidates should have 2+ years in Solar O&M, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and be capable of training others. Travel up to 25% and residence within 50 miles of NYC preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Commercial/Industrial O&M on solar power plants is preferred.
• Preventative maintenance experience on Solar Utility equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Experience with inverters, tracker systems, or sub-stations equipment preferred.
• Ability to train and mentor laborers; strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of Solar Utility and Sub-Station equipment.
• Document work orders, time logs, inventory control, and schedules.
• Troubleshoot electrical components using meters and related tools.
• Test solar equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain safety with LOTO/JHA and work well solo or in teams.

Skills

O&M experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Solar power experience

Safety (LOTO/JHA)

Tools

Multimeters

Meggers

Clamp meters

Job description

We've got a career for you!

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

Your Impact

The Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance) in the PEARCE Renewables Solar Operations and Maintenance Division performs tasks involving physical labor at solar energy sites near New York, New York. The Solar Field Service Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of solar power plants in accordance with established preventative and corrective maintenance standards while always maintaining safety and professionalism. These are local sites-candidates should reside within 50 miles of the New York, New York areas.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of Solar Utility and Sub-Station equipment.
• Responsible for documentation including, but not limited to, work orders, time logs, inventory control, and emergency information schedules.
• Provide a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components with help and use of digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment.
• Testing/troubleshooting installed solar equipment and ensuring proper working order.
• Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Able work in a solo as well as a group environment.
• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle safely and legally per the PEARCE Renewables Employee Handbook and insurance requirements.

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

• 2+ years' experience in Commercial/Industrial operations and maintenance (O&M) on solar power plants is preferred.
• Preventative Maintenance experience on Solar Utility equipment is preferred.
• Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical experience with troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Specific solar experience with Inverters, Tracker Systems, or Sub-Stations Equipment (TMEIC/SMA/Sungrow/Nextracker/ATI, etc.) is preferred.
• Takes initiative to elevate issues at site.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop laborers into Apprentices.
• High aptitude and a strong work ethic are a must.

Physical/Work Environment

• Must live within approximately 50 miles of the New York, New York areas.
• Be exposed to ambient temperatures while working outdoors.
• Lift and move equipment as needed (up to 50 pounds).
• Employment may require working on weekends and holidays, including an "on call" service availability via telephone/text message.
• Travel requirements dependent on support of the company (up to 25% travel).

Compensation

Compensation: $30.00-$42.00 hourly/DOE.

Base Pay Range: $30 USD - $42 USD.

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

Benefits

• performance and referral bonuses
• production incentives
• tool/equipment and fuel stipends
• company vehicle
• per diem or other applicable compensation
• health and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development courses
• family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• HSA option
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• company-matching 401(k) Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• professional development training
• company vehicle
• phone
• laptop
• tablet
• all necessary tools and safety equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!