Service Engineer – Houston Metro (Needville, TX)

SMA America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 43,394; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

SMA America is seeking a dedicated Service Engineer based in Needville, TX. This full-time, onsite position involves responsibilities such as maintaining and troubleshooting utility and commercial inverters and PV Solar equipment at customer sites.

Qualified candidates should have significant experience in PV Solar and relevant electrical backgrounds, along with strong communication skills. A robust benefits package including health coverage and 401(k) is offered to promote a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in PV Solar or O&M.
• 3+ years experience in electrical, electronic, or network communications.
• California Electrical License or Electrical Contractors license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain utility and commercial inverters and PV Solar equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair inverters in the field.
• Perform DC tracker system maintenance and inverter operations.

Skills

Experience in PV Solar

Electrical and electronic background

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Purpose of Position

The Service Engineer is responsible for maintaining utility and commercial inverters, PV Solar equipment, and customer site equipment at an assigned onsite location. This is a full-time, onsite-only role based at a utility-scale solar site in Needville, TX. Candidates must reside within one hour of the site (102 J C Wicks, Needville, TX 77461).

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Commissions, troubleshoots, repairs, and analyzes utility and commercial inverters, PV Solar equipment, and customer site equipment in the field.
• Performs DC tracker system maintenance, panel replacement, substation switching, site inspections, and inverter system operations.
• Operates heavy equipment as required by site conditions and scope.
• Develops a detailed knowledge of SMA's and other utility and commercial inverter products, associated PV accessories, site equipment, and third-party accessories installed at the customer site.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable National Electric and Electrical Safety Codes (NEC, NFPA70E, NESC, OSHA).
• Regularly works with high voltage DC electricity, low and medium voltage three-phase power, SCADA or third-party monitoring, and the relevant software and firmware of inverter and site equipment.
• Performs O&M activities across the full scope of the site — not limited to inverter work.
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Other duties may be required or assigned.

Required Relevant Professional Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in PV Solar and/or PV Solar O&M.
• At least 3 years of experience in electrical, electronic, and/or network communications are required.
• O&M field experience strongly preferred; back-shop or shop electrical backgrounds also considered.
• California Electrical License or Electrical Contractors license preferred.
• NABCEP Certification is strongly preferred.
• An associate's degree or equivalent years of service in a technical field is strongly preferred.

Other Specialized Skills

• Knowledge of solar and/or alternative energy markets is preferred.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code(s) and Electrical Safety Code(s) is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required. German and/or Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy are required.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to work from heights, on ladders, or lift equipment. Forklift experience a plus.
• On-call availability required; daily onsite presence is expected.

We Offer

• Compensation range: $30.00 – $31.50 per hour, dependent upon experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage (including $0 premium options).
• Work Location: This is a full-time, onsite-only position. Candidates must reside within one hour of the site in Needville, TX. Remote work is not available for this role.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.

Our EEO Policy

We are an equal opportunity employer and we make our employment decisions on the basis of merit and without regard to one's race, color, creed, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity, religion, marital status, age (over 40), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (includes HIV/Aids), medical condition (cancer, genetic characteristics), veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by law. In accordance with applicable law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, SMA will attempt to reasonably accommodate qualified applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on SMA. Any qualified applicant with a disability who believes he or she requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job for which he or she is applying should identify the accommodation(s) needed in the application.