Solar Field Service Lead

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.

Job Description Summary:

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

• Able to perform all essential Field Service Technician Levels 1-4 job responsibilities 

• Preform, direct, and supervise site maintenance, repair, troubleshooting as directed by management, adhering to company and industry safety standards

• Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards

• Implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment, systems and plants with a minimum amount of training and familiarization safely

• Direct and take responsibility for safety regulations and work procedures for the team

• Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures

• Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I, II, III, and IV employees

• Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports related to site operation

• 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.

• Respond “on‐call” as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus

• Minimum four years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair

• Demonstrate advanced computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications

• Advanced working knowledge of solar systems/plants, protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters and transformers

• Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues

• Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols

• Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting

• Ability to pass an exam on reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams

• Effective computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications

• Valid OSHA 30 certification

• 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, SCADA, Performance, Networking/IT, 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

Additional Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Ability to do monthly reporting for both maintenance reports and performance reports

• Ability to create and adhere to site specific schedules

• To know complete site scope and contract

• Ability to prioritize levels of response to issues across the numerous plants in the region, and determine most effective use of resources available

• Work with the Performance teams to know and meet availability guarantees, and build risk management strategies to mitigate any shortfalls

• To interact with various Asset managers and owner’s reps, such as creating and running conference calls, onsite meetings, as well as keeping them effectively connected with the operation of their facilities

• Take ownership of the facilities they oversee, being able to field owner questions and concerns providing assurance of services rendered

• Ability to provide detailed costs and services needed to the PM teams for pricing so they can make accurate estimates/PCI’s to owners

• Ability to find and work with various vendors, as well as understanding the scopes requested. Example: Electrical, landscaping, module washing etc.

• Ability 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

• Ability to train other techs and know their strengths and weaknesses on onsite items as well as other job activities, such as Sprocket, Vitals, RTDB, and the various monitoring platforms

• Work to maintain leadership qualities to inspire the techs and O&M environment

• Strong verbal and written communications

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

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

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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 and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$37.11 - $46.39 

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13013

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.