NICX Technician (Remote)

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. This role involves supporting the network and communications pre-commissioning and commissioning process to ensure the devices communicate properly during hot commissioning. This role is fully remote with regular travel to various job sites.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement site-specific commissioning plans and adhere to schedules.
• Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, quality assurance, and SCADA to ensure alignment on commissioning activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance testing, functional testing, and reliability testing of all communications systems.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the commissioning process to ensure optimal performance of SCADA and site communications systems.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports, documenting test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
• Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.
• Assist site commissioning personnel in establishment of the Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensure compliance with its provisions.
• Utility scale solar power plants testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States.
• Fiber installation and testing.
• Ethernet installation and testing.
• Serial communications installation and testing (Modbus, DNP, etc).
• SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning.
• Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.
• NETA and IEEE standards as related to utility scale solar generation, including transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar-specific component testing.
• Understand the commercial performance of power plants.
• Present, support, and lead-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Lead by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct at-risk behaviors.
• Adhere to and ensure all site team members understand standard operating procedures.
• Lead and support the site team in technical, quality, and safety, utilizing systems in place.
• Ability to utilize, inspect, and understand proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in commissioning utility-scale solar power projects.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of networking and communications systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings/schematics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organization requirements (a plus).
• Familiarity with DCS/SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation (a plus).
• Familiarity with testing of mechanical and solid-state relaying systems (a plus).

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, and variable site conditions.
• Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception.
• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult-to-access places.
• Occasional extended work hours/potential for overnight work.
• Potential for extended travel/remote work.
• The noise intensity level may be high.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Basic life and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Pay

Compensation range: $101,363.00 - $121,635.00 (salary).