
Solar Field Service Technician – Level 2
SOLV Energy
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tulia • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $27 - $34 per hour
About the role
- 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
- Ensure 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
- 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 effectively communicates the 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
- Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.
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.
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.
- Employees are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PV systemssolar equipment testingtroubleshootingmaintenancerepair of electrical systemsdiagnostic responsibilitiesLock Out/Tag Outbasic electrical testingsystem monitoring applicationssafety practices
Soft Skills
self-sufficienteffective communicationorganizational skillsteam collaborationsafety awarenesstraining and supervisionprocess improvementadaptability to weather conditionsattention to detailproblem-solving
Certifications
High School Diploma or GEDOSHA 30 certificationNFPA 70e Safety Training certification