Field Service Technician III – Solar BESS

RES; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) plan with company match

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Renewable Energy Systems (RES) seeks a Field Service Technician III to support senior technicians in operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar panels, trackers, and inverters to ensure reliability and safety.

The role requires troubleshooting of high and medium voltage systems, hands-on use of tools, and coordination with project stakeholders. A strong safety mindset and willingness to travel will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 4+ years of electrical maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of medium voltage work; 1+ year high voltage preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred; FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; willingness to travel 5-15%.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with operating and maintaining solar facilities.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on PV assets (panels, trackers, inverters).
• Troubleshoot LV/ MV/ HV electrical systems and return to service safely.
• Interface with owners, manufacturers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Respond to priority emergency calls within 1.5 hours; participate in rotating on-call.
• Follow safety policies, LOTO procedures, and site-specific operating plans.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

MV electrical work

HV electrical work

Drone Pilot (FAA Part 107)

OSHA 10/30

Driver's license

CMMS usage

SCADA familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

CMMS

SCADA systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Summary

The Field Service Technician IIIwill assist senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This work includes preventative and corrective maintenance of on-site assetssuch assolar panels, trackers, and power inverters.

Requirements

• Takesdirection from senior site personnel.
• Sets positive example for and mentors junior technicians
• Troubleshoots low voltage DC power systems.
• Troubleshoots low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage AC power systems.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
• Identifies faulty orunderperforming equipment.
• Useshand tools effectively.
• Utilizesa computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Managessiteinventory.
• Assist in development of site operating plans.
• Followssite safety plan and safe work practices.
• Adheres to proper Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
• Interfaceswith project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.).
• Interfaceswith project subcontractors.
• Represents RES in professional manner to project stakeholders.
• 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 andpunctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
• Presets, supports, and leads by example with a safety andquality-orientedattitude.

Qualifications

• High school/GED General Education required.
• Associate degreeRelatedTechnicalDegree preferred.
• Certification OSHA 10/30 preferred.
• CertificationFAA Part 107 DronePilotpreferred.
• 4+ years or moreRelatedelectricalmaintenanceexperiencerequired.
• 2+years or moreMedium voltageelectricalworkexperiencerequired.
• 1 year or more High voltageelectricalwork experience preferred.
• Intermediate
  • High voltage electrical power systems
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Advanced
  • Low voltage,medium voltage, high voltageelectrical power systems
    • Drawings
    • Circuit theory
  • OSHA regulations
  • Equipment operation (skid-steer, forklift, etc.)
  • Job hazard analysis (JHA) creation
  • Electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera)
  • ANSI/NETA/MTS
  • SCADA systems
  • Advanced
  • Hand tools
• Abilityto reside with a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site to ensure availability for on-site responsibilities.
• Functional Competencies Include: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics & Integrity, Communication and Prioritization.
• Domestictravel5-15% required.
• ValidDriver’sLicense required.

Anticipated base salary range:$33.67 - $42.09

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

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 and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus

Physical requirements and environment:

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

Rarely:Climbing,Crouching,Kneeling,Pulling 5-15 lbs., Pushing 5-15 lbs.,and Stooping required.

Occasionally: Carrying5-15lbs.,Pinching,Lifting 5-15 lbs.,and Walkingrequired

Frequently:Grippingrequired.

Constantly: Reading, Grasping,Handling,Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting,and Standingrequired.

Rarely exposed toWet, Noise,andVibration in theworking environment.

Occasionally exposed Extreme Cold,Extreme Heat,andHumidityin the working environment.

Frequently exposed to Hazards in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigationand drugtest as a conditionof 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, sexualorientation,nationalorigin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state,or locallaws.

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