Solar Field Service Technician (Bethel, NC)

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

• Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
• Work safely under all circumstances, seek guidance regarding unfamiliar work to ensure safety and understanding of tasks to be performed
• Operate and care for company property, equipment, and tooling
• Service solar equipment in multiple solar plants under supervision
• Perform basic solar equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks under supervision and utilizing monitoring programs
• Replace or repair solar parts and/or equipment under supervision
• Respond “on-call” as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs
• Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned
• Assessing and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements
• Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work in a mechanical/electrical environment achieved through formal training or previous work experience
• Demonstrated basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective Lock Out/Tag Out of energized parts/systems
• Demonstrated basic understanding of a solar installation/plant
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of testing equipment
• Basic computer operation skills
• Obtain NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Able to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
• Able to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle
• Able to travel (up to 10%) for training, certifications, and site coverage

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals
• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 lbs. or more
• 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
• The noise intensity level may be high
• Able to travel (up to 10%) for training, certifications, and site coverage

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
• Are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay

Compensation Range

$25.02 - $31.27 Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Job Number

J13160