Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)
About The Position
The Solar Field Service Technician in PEARCE Renewables’ Solar Operations and Maintenance Division performs physical work at solar energy sites near Boulder City, Nevada. The role is responsible for operating and maintaining solar power plants in accordance with established preventive and corrective maintenance standards while maintaining safety and professionalism. These are local sites, and candidates should reside within approximately 50 miles of the Boulder City area. The position involves preventive and corrective maintenance, testing and troubleshooting solar equipment, and documenting work activities. Technicians work independently as well as in groups, and may help train and develop laborers into apprentices. Duties may evolve with business and client needs. Travel may be required, up to 25%, and employment may require weekend and holiday work, including on-call availability by telephone or text message.
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 in a group environment.
- Ability to operate and maintain a motor vehicle safely and legally under company handbook and insurance requirements.
- Live within approximately 50 miles of the Boulder City, Nevada area.
- Ability to work outdoors in ambient temperatures.
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- High aptitude and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays and provide on-call availability by telephone or text message when required.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2+ years of commercial/industrial operations and maintenance experience at solar power plants.
- Preventive maintenance experience on solar utility equipment.
- Solar experience with inverters, tracker systems, or substation equipment, including TMEIC, SMA, Sungrow, Nextracker, or ATI.
- Ability to take initiative in escalating site issues.
- Ability to train, mentor, and develop laborers into apprentices.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of solar utility and substation equipment.
- Complete documentation such as work orders, time logs, inventory control records, and emergency information schedules.
- Troubleshoot electrical components using digital multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment.
- 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) procedures, and comply with OSHA standards.
- Work independently and as part of a group.
- Operate and maintain a motor vehicle safely and legally in accordance with the PEARCE Renewables Employee Handbook and insurance requirements.
- Escalate site issues as needed.
- Train, mentor, and develop laborers into apprentices.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may receive performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health and life insurance.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- HSA option.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off and paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development courses and training.
- Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet as required for the role, along with necessary tools and safety equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
