Job Description Summary:
The Solar Field Service Technician (Level 2) will be responsible for performing field maintenance and troubleshooting on solar facilities, be self-sufficient, and have a greater understanding of PV systems.
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 Solar Technician I job responsibilities
- Perform solar equipment testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems on solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision
- Perform basic diagnostic responsibilities utilizing system monitoring applications to identify issues and determine appropriate responses. Example: Locus, QOS, Vitals, RTDB, or various monitoring platforms
- Perform maintenance and diagnostic responsibilities utilizing system monitoring applications
- Accurately account for time and material costs expended in the performance of job responsibilities
- Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment/systems
- Provide "on‑call" service at assigned solar facilities
- Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures
- Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I employees
- Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed
- Able to create a ticket from start to completion that affectively communicates the work performed. Including tracking time and materials as well as work performed through the Sprocket system.
- Use of Sprocket system to effectively complete equipment PM inspections and identify corrective actions if issues are found.
- 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
- Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus
- Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to identify energized and de‑energized electrical parts, identify all incoming power sources, and safely de‑energize sources before beginning work training or previous work experience
- Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment
- Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective Lock Out/Tag Out of energized parts/systems
- Basic computer operation skills ability to operate system monitoring applications
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Valid OSHA 30 certification
- Valid 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)
- 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
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.
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Em