SunGrid is one of the world’s leading Battery Energy Storage Solutions providers. The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace recognizes SunGrid as a growing, value-added partner globally. We’re in a period of explosive growth and have dozens of exciting careers available right now at our Houston, Calgary, Cambridge, and Toronto offices.
The SunGrid team has unparalleled experience in designing, constructing, and building utility-scale solar and energy storage projects globally. We utilize the foremost technological energy storage manufacturers that allow for high-quality, cost-effective energy solutions.
The success of any project ultimately comes down to the quality of the people involved, and high standards for recruiting and retaining top talent are paramount for efficient operations on all levels of the organization.
Our opportunities are ideal for those who share our excitement to create better energy for tomorrow and a sustainable world alongside the world’s most talented Project Execution Teams and Engineers.
ROLE SUMMARY
SunGrid is looking for a Motivated & Dependable Field Service Technician to support Service and O&M (Operations & Maintenance) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar Systems in Texas. This position reports to the Director of Operations (O&M), or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position requires being located in Texas, United States. Working hours will be as required but generally 40-50 hours per week. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as well. This position is expected to travel up to 75%, depending on location proximity to job site locations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Inspect, maintain and service Solar and BESS assets per manufacturer, NETA and IEEE Standards in the field, at the site, and create supporting documentation through company reporting standards and processes which include citing issues, their severity, results of field repairs, and proposing recommendations
Maintain and follow industry accepted safety standards such as First Aid, Fall Arrest, electrical safety training (per authorized jurisdictional training partner), etc.
As required, be present for, instruct, guide and provide access and safety orientations to subcontractors or fellow employees who provide specialized services (services such as protection and control, inverter technicians, SCADA analysis)
Performing a wide range of technology tasks by operating computer for SEL relay event log downloads, inverter firmware updates, BESS system analytics, SCADA and HMI requirements
Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on the job site, properly generate and complete JHA/JSA, LOTO, and other safety-related documentation as per OSHA and site-specific requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
2-4 years of post-secondary education, preferably, in the renewable industry including Wind, Solar, and Battery
SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION
The anticipated starting pay range of this position is $30.00- $45.00 hourly.
ADDITIONAL