Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

Pearce Services; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Production incentives

Company vehicle

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking an Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (O&M) for our Renewables Solar Operations and Maintenance division near McCamey, Texas. This role focuses on operating and maintaining solar power plants, adhering to safety standards, and working at local sites within 50 miles of the area.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of O&M experience, strong electrical/mechanical skills, and familiarity with inverters and sub-stations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Commercial/Industrial O&M on solar power plants.
• Experience with solar equipment inverters, tracker systems, or sub-stations preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Ability to train and mentor laborers into Apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of solar utility and sub-station equipment.
• Document work orders, time logs, inventory, and emergency schedules.
• Troubleshoot electrical components using meters and testing equipment.
• Test solar equipment to ensure proper operation and safety.

Skills

Solar O&M experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Inverters knowledge

Sub-stations equipment

Training Apprentices

Safety compliance (LOTO/JHA)

Digital multimeters

Meggers

Amp clamps

Tools

Digital multimeters

Meggers

Amp clamps

Job description

At PEARCE, 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 McCamey, Texas. 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 McCamey, Texas areas.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance ofSolar 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 escape 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

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

• Must live within approximately 50 miles of the McCamey, Texas 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:

$30.00-$42.00 hourly/DOE

Base Pay Range

$30 - $42 USD

What We Offer

• 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 and paid holidays
• company-matching 401(k) Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• professional development training
• company vehicle
• phone
• laptop, or tablet
• 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!