Field Service Technician II - Solar

Renewable Energy Systems Ltd; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account with employer

Flexible Spending accounts

Basic Life and Voluntary Life

Short Term Disability

401 (k) plan with 6% company match

2 weeks PTO + Sick days + 10 holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Renewable Energy Systems Ltd is seeking a Field Service Technician II to support senior technicians and mentor junior technicians in operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar panels, trackers, and inverters, troubleshoot power systems, and follow safety and LOTO procedures on-site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related electrical maintenance experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to reside within 60 miles of the work site for on-site responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel 5–15% of the time.
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred.
• Knowledge of high, low and medium voltage electrical power systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior Field Service Technicians and lead junior technicians in operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar panels, trackers, and power inverters.
• Troubleshoot low voltage DC power systems and AC power systems.
• Utilize CMMS to log work and maintain inventory of spare parts.
• Follow site safety plan, LOTO procedures, and safe work practices.
• Interface with project stakeholders and subcontractors as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls within 1.5 hours as prioritized by Operations Control Center.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Driver's License

Emergency response

Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in technical field

Tools

SCADA systems

Multimeter

IR camera

Hand tools

Job description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary

The Field Service Technician II will assist senior Field Service Technicians and lead junior technicians in operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This work includes preventive and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, and power inverters.

Requirements

• Takes direction from senior site personnel.
• Sets positive example for junior technicians.
• Troubleshoots low voltage DC power systems.
• Troubleshoots low voltage and medium voltage AC power systems.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
• Identifies faulty or underperforming equipment.
• Uses hand tools effectively and appropriately.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintains inventory of spare parts and consumables.
• Assists in development of site operating plans.
• Follows site safety plan and safe work practices.
• Adheres to proper Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
• Interfaces with project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.).
• Interfaces with project subcontractors.
• Represents RES in professional manner.
• Responds to physical location within 1.5 hours for emergency calls identified as a priority by Operations Control Center.
• Operates RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Participates in rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

Safety

• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
• Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related electrical maintenance experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to reside with a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site to ensure availability for on-site responsibilities and ability to travel 5-15% of the time required.
• Associate’s degree in technical field preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred.
• Basic Knowledge of
• High voltage electrical power systems
• Intermediate Knowledge of
• Low voltage and medium voltage electrical power systems
• Drawings
• Circuit theory
• OSHA regulations
• Job hazard analysis (JHA) creation
• Electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera)
• ANSI/NETA MTS
• SCADA systems
• Advanced Knowledge of
• Hand tools

Anticipated base salary range: $28.79 - $35.99

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Benefits

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending accounts
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Prorated Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday
• Employee Referral Bonus

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pushing (5-15lbs), Stooping

Occasionally: Carrying (5-15lbs), Pinching, Lifting (5-15lbs), Walking

Frequently: Gripping

Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing

The employee is rarely exposed to wet, noise, or vibrations in the work environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, and humidity in the work environment. The employee is constantly exposed to hazards in the word environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.