Solar Field Service Lead (Bennett, CO)

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SOLV Energy is hiring a Solar Field Service Lead for a full-time role located in Bennett, Colorado. The position leads and performs solar facility maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with company and industry safety standards. The Lead is responsible for team safety, supervision and training of Solar Technician Level I–IV employees, accurate operational documentation, and coordination with management and partner teams. The role also supports site-specific planning, performance and availability objectives, vendor and owner communications, and improved maintenance processes. The position includes on-call emergency repair support as directed and work at remote sites in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least four years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair.
Advanced computer-operation skills and ability to operate system-monitoring applications.
Advanced working knowledge of solar systems and plants, protection and control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters, and transformers.
Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues.
Ability to pass exams on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols, electrical troubleshooting, and reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
Valid OSHA 30 certification.
Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification and ability to remain current in safety and technical training.
Ability to work safely and independently under varying conditions.
Effective spoken and written English communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with PM, management, OCC, HV, SCADA, Performance, Networking/IT, and Compliance teams.
Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather, including heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Ability to work on call, including possible weekends and after-hours situations.
Ability to collaborate with other technicians to complete tasks.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to operate a company vehicle.
Ability to assess safety concerns and issue a Stop Work when warranted.
Ability to prioritize responses across plants and determine effective use of available resources.
Ability to interact with asset managers and owners’ representatives and communicate facility operations and service concerns.
Ability to understand vendor scopes and the safety requirements for other contractors onsite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical school training.

Responsibilities

Emphasize safety and ensure employees follow safe work practices and company and industry safety standards.
Perform the essential responsibilities of Field Service Technician Levels 1–4.
Perform, direct, and supervise site maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting as directed by management.
Implement repairs on unfamiliar solar equipment, systems, and plants safely, with minimal training and familiarization.
Direct and take responsibility for team safety regulations and work procedures; understand, follow, and communicate those requirements.
Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I, II, III, and IV employees.
Prepare timely and accurate site-operation documentation and required reports, including monthly maintenance and performance reports.
Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate improvements with EPC management.
Respond on call as directed by a supervisor to assist with emergency equipment repairs.
Create and adhere to site-specific schedules, understand the full site scope and contract, and prioritize responses across multiple plants.
Work with Performance teams to meet availability guarantees and develop risk-management strategies to address potential shortfalls.
Coordinate with asset managers and owners’ representatives, including conference calls and onsite meetings, and keep them informed about facility operations.
Take ownership of assigned facilities and address owner questions and concerns about services provided.
Provide project management teams with detailed costs and service needs to support accurate estimates and pricing.
Identify and work with vendors, understand requested scopes, and address safety requirements for contractors working onsite.
Respond appropriately to security and safety issues and contact the appropriate people when needed.
Train technicians, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and support their work with site activities and monitoring platforms.
Maintain leadership qualities that inspire technicians and support the O&M environment.
Uphold diversity and inclusion as part of SOLV Energy’s culture.