Field Support Specialist

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

1d•$39 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Support Specialist provides advanced corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair support across multiple utility-scale solar facilities. The role serves as a regional technical resource for escalated technical issues, non-conformance items, and complex system-level failures, working with minimal or no supervision. It is based full-time on a jobsite and requires extensive travel throughout an assigned region, approximately 75 percent of the time, including overnight and extended assignments. The position may also require on-call availability, including weekends or after-hours situations. The specialist works with site personnel, Field Service Leads, the OCC, project management teams, and other internal stakeholders to diagnose and resolve equipment and system problems. The role includes detailed electrical testing and repair on low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems; use of monitoring applications, SCADA, and plant data; root cause analysis; technical documentation; safety oversight; and support for technician training and process improvements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least three years of experience in utility-scale solar and/or a related electrical power industry.
Strong corrective maintenance and troubleshooting background.
Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment.
Strong working knowledge of utility-scale solar systems, protection devices, control systems, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters, transformers, and balance-of-plant equipment.
Strong working knowledge of DC electrical theory and advanced troubleshooting methods for safe and effective work within photovoltaic arrays.
Ability to troubleshoot network, communications, and telemetry-related issues.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation.
Familiarity with substation operations, including switching plans, one-line diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation.
Strong computer skills, including CMMS, system monitoring applications, and standard office software.
Ability to produce clear, accurate, and thorough technical documentation and reports.
Valid OSHA 10 certification.
Valid NFPA 70E Safety Training certification.
Remain current in all safety and technical trainings.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills, especially in a multi-site support role.
Ability to work independently at remote locations in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Ability to work on an on-call basis, which may include weekends or after-hours situations.
Ability to travel extensively, approximately 75 percent, including overnight and extended assignments.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to operate a company vehicle.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical school training.
Associate degree or certificate in electronics, electrical technology, or mechanics.
OSHA 30 certification.
Inverter Field Application Specialist (FAS) certifications or other relevant electrical certifications.
Substation training and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety and ensure employees follow safe work practices; understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations, site-specific procedures, and work controls.
Perform all essential Solar Field Service Technician Level II or Level III responsibilities.
Perform advanced troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, testing, and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision.
Serve as a regional technical resource for corrective maintenance, non-conformance items, and escalated troubleshooting across multiple sites.
Travel extensively, approximately 75 percent, to support corrective maintenance throughout the assigned region.
Perform detailed electrical testing, troubleshooting, and repair of low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, including inverters, combiners, trackers, medium-voltage equipment, and substation-adjacent components.
Use system monitoring applications, SCADA, and plant data to diagnose system- and equipment-level issues.
Support root cause analysis and provide technical recommendations to prevent repeat failures.
Coordinate corrective maintenance with site personnel, Field Service Leads, OCC, project management teams, and other internal stakeholders.
Accurately account for time, materials, and corrective actions performed.
Maintain detailed work orders, corrective action reports, non-conformance closeout documentation, and technical summaries.
Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment and systems.
Support training and technical knowledge sharing with site technicians during corrective activities as needed.
Assess safety concerns and exercise Stop Work authority when conditions warrant.
Assess and suggest process improvements, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with management on implementing improvements.
Champion diversity and inclusion as part of SOLV Energy culture.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.