Field Service Technician I - Solar

About the role

The Field Service Technician I will assist senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This work includes preventative and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, and power inverters.

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from senior site personnel.
• Assists with troubleshooting of AC and DC power systems.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
• Uses hand tools effectively.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Manages site inventory.
• Follows site safety plan and safe work practices.
• Interfaces with project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.).
• Interfaces with project subcontractors.
• Represents RES in professional manner to project stakeholders.
• Operates RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
• Presents, supports, and leads by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

Safety

• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.
• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.

Qualifications

• High school/GED General Education required.
• 1+ years or more Related maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of:
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Electrical power systems
• Drawings
• Basic circuit theory
• OSHA regulations
• Hand tools

Physical requirements and environment

• Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling 5-15 lbs., Pushing 5-15 lbs., and Stooping required.
• Occasionally: Carrying 5-15 lbs., Pinching, Lifting 5-15 lbs., and Walking required
• Frequently: Gripping required.
• Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, and Standing required.
• Rarely exposed to Wet, Noise, and Vibration in the working environment.
• Occasionally exposed Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, and Humidity in the working environment.
• Frequently exposed to Hazards in the working environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday

Pay

Anticipated base salary range: $25.96 - $32.45
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Schedule

Domestic travel 5-15% required.