Field Service Technician - DEPCOM

About the role

The Field Service Technician supports the upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of utility-scale solar PV power plants across multiple U.S. regions. Key responsibilities include maintaining and optimizing critical equipment, enforcing safety protocols, performing diagnostic tests, and training field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of utility-scale solar equipment, including inverters, transformers, trackers, combiner boxes, substations, and electrical systems.
• Enforce strict safety compliance by ensuring proper PPE use, safe work practices, and adherence to company and regulatory standards.
• Perform diagnostic testing and root-cause analysis on AC/DC systems to quickly identify faults and restore equipment to optimal operation.
• Use SCADA and monitoring systems to track performance, review alarms, and create corrective work orders for system issues or inefficiencies.
• Train and support field personnel and subcontractors on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.
• Travel extensively to project sites to support scheduled and emergency maintenance, including storm damage and system outages.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase system reliability, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

Requirements

• Understanding AC and DC electrical theory and application
• Understanding of power systems or Military equivalent experience
• Understanding of engineering drawings: electrical, instrumentation & control
• Valid driver's license and willing to travel 95% of the time

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with utility-scale solar O&M, including inverters, trackers, PV systems, transformers, substations, or similar electrical power systems
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems, diagnostics tools, and infrared imaging for identifying and troubleshooting equipment issues
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and related commissioning, maintenance, or repair work
• Industry certifications such as NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, or OEM-specific training credentials

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

$25- $50 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Schedule

Extensive travel throughout the United States, with employees receiving a per diem while traveling and responsible for managing their lodging and meal expenses. Home rotation periods are used for training, administrative responsibilities, expense reporting, and other company-related activities.