Field Support Specialist (Eastern Region)

SOLV Energy, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Field Support Specialist to provide advanced corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across multiple solar facilities. This full-time role is a regional technical resource traveling frequently across the Eastern region and working on-site at job sites.

You will perform detailed electrical testing and repair of LV/MV systems, coordinate with project teams, document actions, and support safety programs while maintaining high quality technical records and

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in utility-scale solar or related electrical power industry.
• Strong corrective maintenance and troubleshooting background.
• Valid OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred) and NFPA 70E Safety Training certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, testing, and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal supervision
• Serve as a regional technical resource for corrective maintenance activities and escalated troubleshooting across multiple sites
• Travel extensively (approximately 75 percent) to support maintenance across the assigned region
• Coordinate with site personnel, Field Service Leads, OCC, and Project Management Teams during corrective maintenance
• Maintain detailed work orders, corrective action reports, and technical summaries

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

SCADA

CMMS

Documentation

Electrical safety

Equipment maintenance

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associates degree or certificate in electronics/electrical technology

Technical school training

Tools

CMMS

SCADA systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

SOLV Energy Is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: The Field Support Specialist will provide advanced corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair support across multiple solar facilities. This role functions as a regional technical resource, supporting escalated technical issues, non-conformance items, and complex system-level failures while traveling extensively throughout the assigned region. This role is located full-time on a jobsite, and will require travel throughout the Eastern region. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
• Able to perform all essential Solar Field Service Technician Level II or Level III job responsibilities
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, testing, and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision
• Serve as a regional technical resource for corrective maintenance activities, NCS items, and escalated troubleshooting issues across multiple sites
• Travel extensively (approximately 75 percent) to support corrective maintenance activities throughout the assigned region
• Perform detailed electrical testing, troubleshooting, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage systems, including inverters, combiners, trackers, MV equipment, and substation-adjacent components
• Utilize system monitoring applications, SCADA, and plant data to diagnose system-level and equipment-level issues
• Support root cause analysis efforts and provide technical recommendations to prevent repeat failures
• Coordinate with site personnel, Field Service Leads, OCC, Project Management Teams, and other internal stakeholders during corrective maintenance activities
• Accurately account for time, materials, and corrective actions expended in the performance of job responsibilities
• Maintain a high standard of documentation, including detailed work orders, corrective action reports, NCS closeout documentation, and technical summaries
• Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment and systems
• Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations, site-specific procedures, and work controls
• Support training and technical knowledge sharing with site technicians as needed during corrective activities
• Assess safety concerns and exercise Stop Work authority when conditions warrant
• Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with management regarding implementation of improvements
• Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational or Technical School training a plus Associates Degree or Certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or Mechanics preferred
• Minimum three years of experience in utility-scale solar and/or a related electrical power industry
• Strong corrective maintenance and troubleshooting background required
• Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment
• Strong working knowledge of utility-scale solar systems, protection devices, control systems, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters, transformers, and balance-of-plant equipment
• Strong working knowledge of DC electrical theory and advanced troubleshooting methods for safe and effective work within photovoltaic (PV) arrays
• Ability to troubleshoot network, communications, and telemetry-related issues
• Familiarity with substation operations, including switching plans, one-line diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation
• Strong computer operation skills, including CMMS, system monitoring applications, and standard office software
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, and thorough technical documentation and reports
• Valid OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred)
• Valid NFPA 70E Safety Training certification required