Lead Field Service Technician

RES • Austin, TX

6d • $38 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Technician will lead a team of Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This work includes preventative and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, power inverters, and substation components.

Requirements

• High school/GED General Education required.
• 4+ years or more related electrical maintenance experience required.
• 2+ years or more Medium voltage electrical work experience required.
• Intermediate High voltage electrical power systems.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Advanced, low, medium, high voltage electrical power systems, drawings and circuit theory.
• OSHA regulations.
• Hand tools.
• Job hazard analysis (JHA) creation.
• Electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera).
• ANSI/NETA/MTS.
• SCADA systems.
• Ability to reside with a maximum commuting distance of 60 minutes from the work site to ensure availability for on-site responsibilities.
• Functional Competencies Include: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics & Integrity, Communication and Prioritization.
• Domestic travel 5-15% required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree related Technical Degree preferred.
• Certification OSHA 10/30 preferred.
• Certification FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot preferred.
• 1+ years or more High voltage electrical work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and sets positive example for junior technicians.
• Collaborates with senior line managers for plant maintenance.
• Troubleshoots low voltage DC power systems.
• Troubleshoots low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage AC power systems.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
• Identifies faulty or underperforming equipment.
• Utilizes hand tools effectively and appropriately.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintains inventory of spare parts and consumables.
• Assist in development of site operating plans.
• Follows site safety plan and safe work practices.
• Adheres to proper Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
• Interfaces with project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.).
• Interfaces with project subcontractors.
• Represents RES in professional manner to project stakeholders.
• Responds to physical location within 1.5 hours for emergency calls identified as a priority by Operations Control Center.
• Operates RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
• Presents, supports, and leads by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Prorated Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays- includes Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED