Field Service Technician - Rochester, MN New Rochester, MN

ACT Power Services, LLC; Rochester (MN); Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short-term and Long-term disability

Critical illness

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Legal and Identity Theft

Company vehicle opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ACT Power Services, LLC is seeking a Field Service Technician in Rochester, MN to perform safe, productive repairs and maintenance of commercial and utility-scale solar PV plants. The role includes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and practical learning opportunities in electrical theory and NEC standards.

You will work on solar modules, strings, trackers, and inverters, with a focus on safety, reliability, and timely service reports.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical systems and components.
• Proficiency with power tools for repair tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics accurately.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B.
• OSHA 10 General Industry certificate.
• Must be able to travel, on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything you do.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities.
• Willingness to learn the NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices.
• DC and AC testing including polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance, and I-V tracing.
• Interpret schematics to understand system layouts and connections.
• Maintain maintenance schedules for equipment at solar facilities (trackers, inverters, transformers, disconnects).
• Maintain company property and service reports, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory.
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and take action to mitigate hazards.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Power tools proficiency

Schematic reading

MS Office

Drive and travel capability

OSHA 1910 / NFPA 70E / 70B experience

OSHA 10 General Industry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Field Service Technician - Rochester, MN

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:$25.00 - $35.00 per hour based on experience

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

The Solar Maintenance Technician is an entry-level position responsible for the safe, productive repairs and maintenance of Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV plants. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Solar Maintenance Technician gets to exercise a verity of skill sets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.

This role will encompass performing the preventative and corrective maintenance on the solar modules, strings, trackers, and inverters.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
• Conducting routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
• Willingness to learn the NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices
• DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
• Interpret schematics to understand system layouts and connections
• Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, trouble shooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: Single Axis trackers, Central or String Inverters, Transformers, AC and DC disconnects, Substation equipment
• Maintaining company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock
• Maintaining service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards

Qualification Requirements

• Familiarity with electrical systems and components
• Proficiency in using power tools for repair tasks
• Ability to read and interpret schematics accurately
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Valid Driver’s License
• Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B
• OSHA 10 General Industry certificate
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is to be performed outdoors at various job sites.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Critical illness
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training and Development
• Legal and Identity Theft
• Company vehicle opportunities
• Pet Insurance

Act Power Services does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in ACT Power Services ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.