Field Solar Technician - Solar

NAES•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NAES Renewables is seeking a Field Services Technician to provide maintenance and repairs on solar and battery energy systems in the Tucson and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys travel, working independently, and is proactive and organized. You will travel to job sites daily or for extended periods. Reimbursement for personal vehicle use is provided. The position involves responding to dispatch tickets, testing, analyzing, and repairing equipment such as inverters and monitoring systems. You will also be responsible for documentation, reporting, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean work area and vehicle.

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.
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 with the ability to maintain and make repairs.
Test, analyze, and figure out how equipment works.
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.
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.