Traveling Field Service Technician

Cypress Creek Renewables; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company dedicated to powering a sustainable future. As a Traveling Field Service Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and troubleshooting solar photovoltaic systems across various sites. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, where your hands-on skills will contribute to innovative solar solutions. If you are passionate about renewable energy and enjoy outdoor work, this role provides an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth. Embrace the challenge and make a difference in the solar industry!

Benefits

15 days of Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Wellness stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully expensed company travel

Mileage reimbursement

Company Swag

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of experience in PV maintenance and operations.
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of solar PV systems.
• Perform DC and AC testing for system integrity.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed.

Skills

PV maintenance

Troubleshooting

DC and AC testing

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA 10 HR Training

Tools

Thermographic Electrical Inspection

IV Curve Tracing

Meggers

Ground Fault Detection

MS Office Suite

Job description

Do you desire to be part of an exciting, emerging industry with an opportunity for great personal experience and growth? Cypress Creek is seeking an enthusiastic individual to play an important role in this fast-moving, nimble solar IPP.

Currently, we have three openings in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area for a full-time Traveling Field Service Technicians.

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Cypress Creek Solutions provides innovative operation & maintenance solutions for a variety of asset owners and a diverse portfolio of utility-scale and distributed generation solar and storage projects. A wholly owned subsidiary of Cypress Creek Renewables, Cypress Creek Solutions conducts O&M for over 4GW of solar and storage assets across more than 500 sites with a presence in 24 states for third-party asset owners and the Cypress Creek Renewables fleet.

The Role

CCR is seeking a highly motivated candidate with utility-scale solar experience to perform required preventative maintenance activities on solar PV systems. The Traveling Field Service Technician will also respond to corrective maintenance cases to troubleshoot, test, and repair PV systems ensuring they are following safe practices while working. The ideal candidate is comfortable with frequent travel, thrives in remote outdoor environments, and enjoys hands-on troubleshooting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
• DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
• Maintaining the vehicle, tools, meters and truck stock
• Creating service reports and maintaining spare parts inventory
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
• Create operability and major issue/downtime reports
• Respond on-call for emergencies as directed by your supervisor

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 3-4+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications and monitoring
• Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
• Experience in all aspects of PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
• Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Valid Driver’s License
• OSHA 10 HR Training
• NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in workplace andLockout/Tagout procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; hard hat, arc flash protection, safety glasses, hearing protection)
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

We value strong teamwork and dedication to detailed execution in a fast-paced startup atmosphere. Cypress is seeking an enthusiastic, self-starter to play an important role in a fast-growing solar development company.

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

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