Solar Field Service Lead (Livermore, CA)

SOLV Energy•Livermore, CA

1d•$38 - $44

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: Job Description: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Position Responsibilities and Duties: Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working Able to perform all essential Field Service Technician Levels 1-4 job responsibilities Preform, direct, and supervise site maintenance, repair, troubleshooting as directed by management, adhering to company and industry safety standards Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards Implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment, systems and plants with a minimum amount of training and familiarization safely Direct and take responsibility for safety regulations and work procedures for the team Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I, II, III, and IV employees Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports related to site operation Assessing and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture. Respond “on‐call” as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus
Minimum four years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair
Demonstrate advanced computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications
Advanced working knowledge of solar systems/plants, protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters and transformers
Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues
Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols
Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting
Ability to pass an exam on reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
Effective computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications
Valid OSHA 30 certification
Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
Remain Current in all safety and technical trainings
Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient and safe under any conditions
Effective verbal and written English language communication skills
Effective organizational skills
To work well with PM, management, OCC, HV, SCADA, Performance, Networking/IT, Compliance teams
Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)
Ability to work with other techs to be able to complete tasks with these team members
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle
Ability to assess safety items and issue Stop Work if concerns are raised

Nice To Haves

Ability to do monthly reporting for both maintenance reports and performance reports
Ability to create and adhere to site specific schedules
To know complete site scope and contract
Ability to prioritize levels of response to issues across the numerous plants in the region, and determine most effective use of resources available
Work with the Performance teams to know and meet availability guarantees, and build risk management strategies to mitigate any shortfalls
To interact with various Asset managers and owner’s reps, such as creating and running conference calls, onsite meetings, as well as keeping them effectively connected with the operation of their facilities
Take ownership of the facilities they oversee, being able to field owner questions and concerns providing assurance of services rendered
Ability to provide detailed costs and services needed to the PM teams for pricing so they can make accurate estimates/PCI’s to owners
Ability to find and work with various vendors, as well as understanding the scopes requested. Example: Electrical, landscaping, module washing etc.
Ability to know the safety aspects of having other contractors onsite, and the safety requirements
To know the proper way to handle a security or safety issues, or who to reach out to if these events occur
Ability to train other techs and know their strengths and weaknesses on onsite items as well as other job activities, such as Sprocket, Vitals, RTDB, and the various monitoring platforms
Work to maintain leadership qualities to inspire the techs and O&M environment
Strong verbal and written communications

Responsibilities

Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
Able to perform all essential Field Service Technician Levels 1-4 job responsibilities
Preform, direct, and supervise site maintenance, repair, troubleshooting as directed by management, adhering to company and industry safety standards
Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards
Implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment, systems and plants with a minimum amount of training and familiarization safely
Direct and take responsibility for safety regulations and work procedures for the team
Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures
Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I, II, III, and IV employees
Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports related to site operation
Assessing and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements
Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.
Respond “on‐call” as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

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