SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.
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.
This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Richmond, TX. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
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:
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Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
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Able to perform all essential Solar Technician I job responsibilities
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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
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Perform maintenance and diagnostic responsibilities utilizing system monitoring applications
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Accurately account for time and material costs expended in the performance of job responsibilities
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Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment/systems
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Provide “on‐call” service at assigned solar facilities
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Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures
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Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I employees
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Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed
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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.
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Use of Sprocket system to effectively complete equipment PM inspections and identify corrective actions if issues are found.
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Complete other responsibilities as assigned
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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.
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Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
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High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus
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Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures
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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
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Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices
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Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment
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Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective Lock Out/Tag Out of energized parts/systems
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Basic computer operation skills ability to operate system monitoring applications
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Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
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Valid OSHA 30 certification
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Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
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Remain current in all safety and technical trainings
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Effective verbal and written English language communication skills.
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Effective organizational skills
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Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
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Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)
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Ability to work with other techs to be able to complete tasks with these team members
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Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle
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Ability to assess safety items and issue Stop Work if concerns are raised
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 Employer
At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Compensation Range:
$27.18 - $33.97
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
Job Number: J13251
If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
