Field Service Technician I– Solar BESS

RES•Crossett, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician I assists senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities. The work includes preventive and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, and power inverters. The role follows site safety plans and safe work practices, supports a safety- and quality-oriented culture, and represents RES professionally when interacting with project stakeholders and subcontractors. The technician must be able to commute no more than 60 miles from the work site, respond to priority emergency calls at the physical site within 1.5 hours, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule. Domestic travel of 5–15% is required. The position operates RES company vehicles, including trucks, in compliance with applicable laws and company policies. The role is bonus eligible, and benefits are effective on the first day of employment. The work involves the physical activities and environmental exposures described in the posting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test. RES is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to reside within a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site.
Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
Ability to respond to priority emergency calls at the physical work site within 1.5 hours.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Basic knowledge of electrical power systems, drawings, basic circuit theory, OSHA regulations, and hand tools.
Ability to use hand tools effectively.
Functional competencies include collaboration, attention to detail, ethics and integrity, communication, and prioritization.
Must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on on-site assets, including solar panels, trackers, and power inverters.
Assist with troubleshooting AC and DC power systems and conduct preventive maintenance on those systems.
Use hand tools and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Manage site inventory.
Follow the site safety plan and safe work practices; support and lead by example with a safety- and quality-oriented attitude.
Interface with project stakeholders, including owners and equipment manufacturers, and with project subcontractors.
Represent RES professionally to project stakeholders.
Respond to priority emergency calls at the physical site within 1.5 hours.
Operate RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
Attend work regularly and punctually as scheduled or expected.
Comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
Work a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
Travel domestically 5–15%.