
Field Support Specialist, Western Region
SOLV Energy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Antonio • California • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $39 - $50 per hour
Tech Stack
About the role
- Provide advanced corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair support across multiple solar facilities.
- Support escalated technical issues, non-conformance items, and complex system-level failures while traveling extensively throughout the assigned region.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, testing, and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision.
- Serve as a regional technical resource for corrective maintenance activities, NCS items, and escalated troubleshooting issues across multiple sites.
- Perform detailed electrical testing, troubleshooting, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage systems, including inverters, combiners, trackers, MV equipment, and substation-adjacent components.
- Utilize system monitoring applications, SCADA, and plant data to diagnose system-level and equipment-level issues.
- Support root cause analysis efforts and provide technical recommendations to prevent repeat failures.
- Coordinate with site personnel, Field Service Leads, OCC, Project Management Teams, and other internal stakeholders during corrective maintenance activities.
- Accurately account for time, materials, and corrective actions expended in the performance of job responsibilities.
- Maintain a high standard of documentation, including detailed work orders, corrective action reports, NCS closeout documentation, and technical summaries.
- Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment and systems.
- Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations, site-specific procedures, and work controls.
- Support training and technical knowledge sharing with site technicians as needed during corrective activities.
- Assess safety concerns and exercise Stop Work authority when conditions warrant.
- Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with management regarding implementation of improvements.
- Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent,
- Vocational or Technical School training a plus
- Associates Degree or Certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or Mechanics preferred
- Minimum three years of experience in utility-scale solar and/or a related electrical power industry
- Strong corrective maintenance and troubleshooting background required
- Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment
- Strong working knowledge of utility-scale solar systems, protection devices, control systems, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters, transformers, and balance-of-plant equipment
- Strong working knowledge of DC electrical theory and advanced troubleshooting methods for safe and effective work within photovoltaic (PV) arrays
- Ability to troubleshoot network, communications, and telemetry-related issues
- Familiarity with substation operations, including switching plans, one-line diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation
- Strong computer operation skills, including CMMS, system monitoring applications, and standard office software
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, and thorough technical documentation and reports
- Valid OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred)
- Valid NFPA 70E Safety Training certification required
- Inverter Field Application Specialist (FAS) certifications or other relevant electrical certifications are not required, but are considered a strong plus
- Substation training and/or certifications highly recommended
- Remain current in all safety and technical trainings
- Effective verbal and written English language communication skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills, especially in a multi-site support role
- Ability to work independently 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 travel extensively (approximately 75 percent), including overnight and extended assignments
- Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to operate company vehicle.
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.
- Vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
corrective maintenancetroubleshootingelectrical testingDC electrical theoryphotovoltaic (PV) arrayssubstation operationsreading electrical schematicsnetwork troubleshootingadvanced troubleshooting methodsutility-scale solar systems
Soft Skills
effective communicationorganizational skillstime managementindependent workproblem-solvingcollaborationtraining and knowledge sharingsafety awarenessattention to detailadaptability
Certifications
OSHA 10OSHA 30NFPA 70E Safety TrainingInverter Field Application Specialist (FAS)substation trainingelectrical certifications