Field Service Tech - Solar

NAES•Irvine, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

NAES Renewables is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide maintenance and repairs on solar and battery energy systems in the Irvine SoCal region. This role involves traveling to job sites daily or for extended periods, working independently, and requires a proactive and organized approach. The technician will be responsible for responding to dispatch tickets, testing, analyzing, and repairing equipment such as Inverters and DAS systems, and documenting all work performed using digital devices and PC software. The role also includes managing vehicle inventory, replacing components, and processing warranty claims. Safety is a core value at NAES, and employees are expected to work safely and adhere to all safety rules and procedures.

Requirements

Demonstrated willingness to learn and share with others.
Strong traveling skills with the ability to be self-sufficient.
Adaptable to changing weather conditions.
Safety conscious; must have the ability to work in a safe and alert manner at all times.
Reliability; must be dependable and available to meet schedule commitments.
Flexibility to changes in schedules, scope of work.
Approach work with a positive attitude.
Ability to follow directions.
Demonstrated experience performing complex but repetitive testing, creating a safe work environment, performing troubleshooting.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbal communications.
Ability to develop detailed documentation and submit digital detailed reports on a daily basis.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills in real time or emergency situations.
Must have and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and clean driving record.
Ideally, DOT driving license or ability to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Solar industry experience a plus but not required.
Outdoor enthusiast a plus!
Fundamental power and electrical knowledge.
Phase 3/480 v experience.
LOTO medium to high voltage experience.
Data & communications knowledge.
Proficient with Microsoft 360: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
Smart device savvy.
Working familiarity with system switching.
Certification to operate a scissor lift and forklift or the ability to become certified.
NABCEP certification or other component-specific solar certifications.
Ability to work well with other Bay4 technicians or subcontracted maintenance personnel in resolution of issues identified in the field.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor more junior field personnel.
Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

Respond to tickets from dispatch to take care of solar and battery equipment.
Maintain and make repairs on solar and battery equipment.
Test, analyze, and troubleshoot equipment.
Repair problems in Inverters and monitoring (DAS) Systems, as well as other components of commercial and utility scale solar PV and battery energy storage facilities.
Perform moderately complex but repetitive testing and troubleshooting.
Use, maintain, and secure test devices and tools used to adjust, calibrate, and repair equipment such as meters, meggers, iv curve tracers and torque wrenches.
Complete all documentation of work completed while in the field using digital devices (phone, PC, tablet) and PC software for reporting.
Report and document diagnosis after testing and communicate with others, including detailed notes, descriptions of issues and photos.
Complete required paperwork (time sheets, service orders, forms, inventory, expense reports, and equipment related items).
Receive and replace components, then package equipment and ship to complete warranty claims.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, work vehicle and equipment.
Manage vehicle inventory and restock as necessary.