Technical Services Technician Level 1 (Texas)

Job Description

The Technical Service Technician level 1 supports PV corrective maintenance and repairs on SOLV Energy projects, including third-party repairs and repowers with labor support. This role is full-time on-site in Texas with travel required.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Direct and take responsibility for safety regulations and work procedures for the team
• Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations and work procedures
• Coordinates both 3rd party and SOLV O&M repairs
• Creates value-added services to existing contractual work
• Field installation of electrical components
• Train and support various regions in PV installations
• Support SOLV sites with various O&M needs
• Implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment, systems, and plants with a minimum amount of training and familiarization safely
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Advanced computer operation skills
• Advanced working knowledge of protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters and transformers
• Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols
• Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting
• Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings
• Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient and safe under any conditions
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• To work well with PM, management, OCC, HV, and Compliance teams
• Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
• Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)
• Ability to work with other techs to be able to complete tasks with these team members
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle
• Ability to assess safety items and issue Stop Work if concerns are raised
• Ability to create and adhere to site specific schedules
• To know complete site scope and contract
• To know the safety aspects of having other contractors onsite, and the safety requirements
• To know the proper way to handle a security or safety issues, or who to reach out to if these events occur
• To train other techs and know their strengths and weaknesses on onsite items as well as other job activities
• To maintain leadership qualities to inspire the techs and SOLV environment
• Strong verbal and written communications
• Inverter repairs and major component replacement
• Cable terminations both Low voltage and Medium voltage
• Fiber optic troubleshooting and repairs
• Large crew management and detailed construction scheduling experience
• Knowledge of Basic SCADA communications protocol
• 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 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 The noise intensity level may be high

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
• Enrollment in company’s 401(k) plan
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Compensation Range

$25.02 - $31.27 Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Job Number

J13349