Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)
About The Position
The Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance) works in PEARCE Renewables’ Solar Operations and Maintenance Division at solar energy sites near Boulder City, Nevada. The role performs physical labor and is responsible for operating and maintaining solar power plants in accordance with preventative and corrective maintenance standards while maintaining safety and professionalism. Candidates should reside within approximately 50 miles of the sites. Duties may evolve based on business and client needs. The technician conducts maintenance and troubleshooting on solar utility and substation equipment, tests installed solar equipment, and documents work activities. The role may require weekend and holiday work, telephone or text-based on-call availability, and travel of up to 25%, depending on company support needs.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical and electrical experience, including troubleshooting and installation skills.
- Strong safety background and ability to comply with OSHA standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
- Ability to safely and legally operate and maintain a motor vehicle under company handbook and insurance requirements.
- Ability to work outdoors in ambient temperatures and lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must live within approximately 50 miles of the Boulder City, Nevada area.
- High aptitude and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays and provide on-call availability by telephone or text message as required.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2+ years of experience in commercial or industrial operations and maintenance on solar power plants.
- Preventative maintenance experience on solar utility equipment.
- Specific solar experience with inverters, tracker systems, or substation equipment, including TMEIC, SMA, Sungrow, Nextracker, or ATI systems.
- Ability to train, mentor, and develop laborers into apprentices.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of solar utility and substation equipment.
- Document work orders, time logs, inventory control, and emergency information schedules.
- Troubleshoot electrical components using digital multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment, with assistance as needed.
- Test and troubleshoot installed solar equipment and ensure it is in proper working order.
- Follow safety practices, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and comply with OSHA standards.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a group environment.
- Operate and maintain a motor vehicle safely and legally in accordance with the PEARCE Renewables Employee Handbook and insurance requirements.
- Escalate issues at the site.
- Train, mentor, and develop laborers into apprentices.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account option
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development courses and training
- Performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
