Solar Field Service Technician (Laredo, TX)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation & Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician (Level 1) to perform field maintenance on solar systems and learn safe work practices within the solar industry. The role is full-time, on-site at a jobsite in Laredo, TX, with opportunities to grow in safety and technical skills.

You will operate and care for solar equipment, perform basic testing under supervision, and respond to on-call requests as needed. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Lock Out Tag Out experience or training.
• NFPA 70e Safety Training certification preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 10% for training/site coverage.
• On-call availability including weekends or after hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance and basic testing under supervision.
• Operate and care for company property, equipment, and tooling.
• Service solar equipment at multiple plants under supervision.
• Respond on-call to assist in emergency repairs.
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation of work performed.
• Collaborate on process improvements and coordinate with EPC management.

Skills

Electrical basics

Mechanical aptitude

Lockout/Tagout

Safety awareness

Solar plant familiarity

Testing tools

English communication

Valid driver's license

NFPA 70e Training

On-call readiness

Education

GED/HS diploma

Vocational/Technical training

Tools

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 Solar Field Service Technician (Level 1) will perform field maintenance and learn to follow safe work practices of the solar industry.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Laredo, TX. 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
• Work safely under all circumstances, seek guidance regarding unfamiliar work to ensure safety and understanding of tasks to be performed.
• Operate and care for company property, equipment, and tooling.
• Service solar equipment in multiple solar plants under supervision
• Perform basic solar equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks under supervision and utilizing monitoring programs.
• Replace or repair solar parts and or equipment under supervision.
• Respond on-call as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs.
• Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned
• 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.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Successful completion of applicable solar work safety and technical training program
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
• Customer Client satisfaction
• Improved personal professional growth and education
• Positive project team attitude
• Staff development and training

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work in a mechanical electrical environment achieved through formal training or previous work experience.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective Lock Out Tag Out of energized parts systems.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of a solar installation plant.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of testing equipment
• Basic computer operation skills
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Obtain NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings.
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills
• 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)
• Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle.
• Able to travel up to 10% for training, certifications, and site coverage.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic caustic chemicals
• Requires frequent stooping bending crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception.
• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places.
• The noise intensity level may be high.
• Able to travel up to 10% for training, certifications, and site coverage.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse equitable and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin or ethnicity mental or physical disability veteran status parental status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees and their families are eligible for medical dental vision basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$25.02 - $31.27

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Job Number

J14028