Solar Field Operations Lead

Cypress Creek Energy; Valera (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO to 20 days with holidays

401(k) Match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellness stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Phone Bill Reimbursement

Company Swag

Job summary

Cypress Creek Energy is seeking an onsite operations representative to lead a field technician team for preventative and corrective maintenance on utility-scale solar PV and storage sites. The role ensures safety, compliance, and reliable uptime while coordinating with EPC management and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have NABCEP certification, 3+ years in PV maintenance, and strong knowledge of SCADA, DAS, UPS, and NEC standards. Travel and on-call work are required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a diverse team.
• NABCEP Certified Installation Professional.
• 3+ years of hands-on utility-scale PV maintenance.
• Experience with PV DC ops, AC MV systems, monitoring.
• Experience operating SCADA, DAS and UPS.
• Proficient with testing gear: thermography, IV curves, meggers, GF detectors.
• Read electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
• Knowledge of NEC and standard design/construction practices.
• Valid driver’s license; OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E training.
• Willingness to travel and be on-call/off-shift.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EPC management and site personnel to bring site to substantial completion.
• Manage daily operations of solar PV and storage sites across the region.
• Lead field service technicians and contractors for preventive and corrective tasks.
• Maintain safety protocols and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee spare parts, budgets, vendor coordination, and logistics.
• Develop and rollout O&M best practices and training programs.
• Partner with operations to maximize plant performance.
• Manage subcontractors; identify and remove hazards.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

SCADA operation

Safety compliance

MS Office

Reading diagrams

Documentation

Education

NABCEP Certification

OSHA 30

NFPA 70E

Tools

Thermographic inspection

IV Curve Tracing

Meggers

Ground fault detection

Job description

Cypress Creek Energy is seeking an onsite operations representative to lead a field technician team for preventative and corrective maintenance on utility-scale solar PV and storage sites. The role ensures safety, compliance, and reliable uptime while coordinating with EPC management and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have NABCEP certification, 3+ years in PV maintenance, and strong knowledge of SCADA, DAS, UPS, and NEC standards. Travel and on-call work are required.