Field Service Technician II – Solar BESS

RES•Crossett, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician II – Solar BESS – Traveler assists senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities. Work includes preventative and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, and power inverters. The technician takes direction from senior site personnel and sets a positive example for junior technicians while supporting safe, high-quality work. The role includes troubleshooting and maintaining low-voltage DC and low- and medium-voltage AC power systems; using hand and electrical tools; working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); and maintaining an inventory of spare parts and consumables. The technician follows site safety plans, safe work practices, lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) procedures, standard operating procedures, and job hazard analysis processes. The position also involves communicating with project stakeholders and subcontractors, representing RES professionally, and operating company vehicles in compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Domestic travel of 76–100% is required. Candidates must be able to reside within a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from a major airport, preferably Denver, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, or Atlanta. The anticipated base salary range is $28.79–$35.99; final compensation depends on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The work environment includes frequent exposure to hazards and occasional exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, and humidity. The employer maintains a drug-free workplace; a background investigation and drug test are conditions of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of related maintenance experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to reside within a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from a major airport.
Basic knowledge of high-voltage electrical power systems, low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems, drawings, circuit theory, OSHA regulations, equipment operation, job hazard analysis creation, electrical tools, ANSI/NETA/MTS, SCADA systems, and advanced hand tools.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to travel domestically 76–100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related technical field.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot certification.

Responsibilities

Assist senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar panels, trackers, power inverters, and other on-site assets.
Troubleshoot low-voltage DC and low- and medium-voltage AC power systems.
Conduct preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
Use hand tools effectively and appropriately, and use electrical tools as needed.
Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables.
Follow site safety plans, safe work practices, standard operating procedures, and lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
Complete job hazard analyses before scopes of work commence and use materials and equipment properly.
Interface with project stakeholders, including owners and equipment manufacturers, and with project subcontractors.
Represent RES professionally to project stakeholders.
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.
Promote a safety- and quality-oriented attitude, reinforce safe behaviors, eliminate at-risk behaviors, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
Receive job- and task-specific training before work commences.
Take direction from senior site personnel and set a positive example for junior technicians.