Solar Field Service Lead (Bennett, CO)

solvenergy; Bennett (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Field Service Technician to support solar facility maintenance, repair, and operations from our Bennett, CO location. This role involves hands-on site work, safety leadership, and collaboration with PM, OCC, HV, SCADA and IT teams to ensure reliable plant performance.

The ideal candidate has at least four years in solar maintenance, solid electrical knowledge, and strong troubleshooting skills, with a focus on safety and on-site collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or similar) required.
• Minimum four years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrate advanced computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications.
• Advanced knowledge of solar systems/plants, protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters and transformers.
• Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues.
• Pass exams on electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Current OSHA 30 and NFPA 70e certifications.

Responsibilities

• Stresses safety as the top priority and ensures practices meet standards.
• Perform, direct, and supervise site maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Manage safe working environments and enforce safety standards.
• Implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment with proper training.
• Lead and train Solar Technician Levels I-IV.
• Prepare timely documentation and reports for site operations.
• Coordinate improvements with EPC management and performance teams.
• Respond on-call to assist in emergency equipment repairs.

Skills

Safety compliance

Electrical troubleshooting

Field service experience

OSHA 30 certification

NFPA 70E training

English communication

Valid driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Telemetry software

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

This role is located full-time in Bennett, CO. 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 Field Service Technician Levels 1-4 job responsibilities
• Preform, direct, and supervise site maintenance, repair, troubleshooting as directed by management, adhering to company and industry safety standards
• Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards
• Implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment, systems and plants with a minimum amount of training and familiarization safely
• Direct and take responsibility for safety regulations and work procedures for the team
• Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures
• Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I, II, III, and IV employees
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports related to site operation
• Assessing and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements
• Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.
• Respond "on‑call" as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus
• Minimum four years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair
• Demonstrate advanced computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications
• Advanced working knowledge of solar systems/plants, protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters and transformers
• Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues
• Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols
• Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting
• Ability to pass an exam on reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
• Effective computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications
• Valid OSHA 30 certification
• Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
• Remain Current in all safety and technical trainings
• Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient and safe under any conditions
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• To work well with PM, management, OCC, HV, SCADA, Performance, Networking/IT, Compliance teams
• Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
• Ability to work on an "on call" basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)
• Ability to work with other techs to be able to complete tasks with these team members
• Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle
• Ability to assess safety items and issue Stop Work if concerns are raised

Additional Skills or Experience Requirements

• Ability to do monthly reporting for both maintenance reports and performance reports
• Ability to create and adhere to site specific schedules
• To know complete site scope and contract
• Ability to prioritize levels of response to issues across the numerous plants in the region, and determine most effective use of resources available
• Work with the Performance teams to know and meet availability guarantees, and build risk management strategies to mitigate any shortfalls
• To interact with various Asset managers and owner's reps, such as creating and running conference calls, onsite meetings, as well as keeping them effectively connected with the operation of their facilities
• Take ownership of the facilities they oversee, being able to field owner questions and concerns providing assurance of services rendered
• Ability to provide detailed costs and services needed to the PM teams for pricing so they can make accurate estimates/PCI's to owners
• Ability to find and work with various vendors, as well as understanding the scopes requested. Example: Electrical, landscaping, module washing etc.
• Ability to know the safety aspects of having other contractors onsite, and the safety requirements
• To know the proper way to handle a security or safety issues, or who to reach out to if these events occur
• Ability to train other techs and know their strengths and weaknesses on onsite items as well as other job acti