Lead Field Service Technician

RES•Oakwood, AK

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Technician leads a team of field service technicians operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities. Work includes preventive and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, power inverters, and substation components. The role also includes technical troubleshooting, safety and quality leadership, site planning, stakeholder coordination, and management and development of direct reports. The technician participates in a rotating on-call schedule and must respond to priority emergency calls at the physical site within 1.5 hours. The position requires regular, punctual attendance and operation of company vehicles in accordance with applicable laws and RES policies. The employee must be able to reside within a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site and travel 5–15%. The role involves frequent and constant physical activities and exposure to workplace hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Associate degree in a technical field.
At least 5 years of related electrical maintenance experience.
At least 3 years of medium-voltage electrical work experience.
At least 2 years of high-voltage electrical work experience.
At least 2 years managing or leading field technicians.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to reside within a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site.
Ability to travel 5–15%.
Advanced knowledge of low-voltage DC power systems and low-, medium-, and high-voltage AC power systems.
Advanced knowledge of drawings, theory, OSHA regulations, hand tools, equipment operation, and job hazard analysis creation.
Knowledge of electrical tools such as multimeters and infrared cameras, IV curve tracing, ANSI/NETA MTS, and SCADA systems.
Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system and maintain inventory.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10/30.
FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot certification.
Infrared Thermography certification at any level.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of field service technicians in operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities.
Perform or oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on solar panels, trackers, power inverters, substation components, and other on-site assets.
Mentor junior technicians and set a positive example.
Collaborate with senior line managers on plant maintenance.
Troubleshoot low-voltage DC systems and low-, medium-, and high-voltage AC systems.
Identify faulty or underperforming equipment.
Use hand tools and a computerized maintenance management system; maintain spare-parts and consumables inventory.
Develop and administer site operating plans and develop and implement site safety plans.
Ensure adherence to Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
Lead daily tailboards and conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs).
Interface with project stakeholders, including owners and equipment manufacturers, and with project subcontractors.
Represent RES professionally.
Respond at the physical site within 1.5 hours to emergency calls identified as a priority by the Operations Control Center.
Operate RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and company policies and procedures.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
Promote safety and quality, reinforce safe behaviors, and correct at-risk behaviors.
Ensure site team members understand standard operating procedures and support the team in technical, quality, and safety matters using established systems.
Manage one or more direct reports and participate in hiring and selection.
Communicate regularly with direct reports about goals, accomplishments, and policies.
Provide challenging assignments, discuss employee development, empower employees, and conduct timely performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first day of employment.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic Life and Voluntary Life insurance.
Short Term Disability.
Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness coverage.
401(k) plan with 6% company match.
Two weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), prorated sick days, and 10 paid holidays, including a floating holiday.
Paid Parental Leave.
Employee Referral Bonus.