Solar Field Service Technician II - Onsite Maintenance Lead

RES; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

RES is seeking a Field Service Technician II to assist senior technicians and lead junior technicians in operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance on on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, and power inverters.

You will follow site safety plans, adhere to LOTO practices, and interface with owners, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related electrical maintenance experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Within 60 miles commuting distance from the work site with 5-15% travel.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred.
• FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot certification preferred.
• Basic knowledge of high voltage electrical power systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and low/medium voltage power systems.
• Knowledge of drawings, circuit theory, hand tools, SCADA, and electrical safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior Field Service Technicians and lead junior technicians in operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance on AC and DC power systems and on-site assets (solar panels, trackers, inverters).
• Identify faulty or underperforming equipment and report findings.
• Interface with project owners, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Follow site safety plans, LOTO procedures, and safety systems; participate in on-call schedule.

Skills

High voltage power systems

Low voltage power systems

Medium voltage power systems

Drawings

Circuit theory

Hand tools

JHA creation

Electrical tools

LOTO

SCADA systems

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree in technical field

OSHA 10/30 certification

FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot certification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA software

Microsoft Office

Multimeter

IR camera

Forklift

Skid-steer

Job description

RES is seeking a Field Service Technician II to assist senior technicians and lead junior technicians in operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance on on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, and power inverters.

You will follow site safety plans, adhere to LOTO practices, and interface with owners, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors.