Staffed Field Service Technician

Cypress Creek Renewables•Mattoon, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us. Cypress Creek Solutions provides innovative operation & maintenance solutions for a variety of asset owners and a diverse portfolio of utility-scale and distributed generation solar and storage projects. A wholly owned subsidiary of Cypress Creek Renewables, Cypress Creek Solutions conducts O&M for over 4GW of solar and storage assets across more than 500 sites with a presence in 24 states for third-party asset owners and the Cypress Creek Renewables fleet. CCR is seeking highly motivated Staffed Field Technicians with utility-scale solar experience to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar PV systems. This role is site-based, supporting a facility in and around Cherry Valley, Arkansas. Technicians are expected to commute daily to the assigned site. Shared company trucks are provided for on-site use only; this is not a take-home vehicle position. The Staffed Field Technician will troubleshoot, test, and repair PV systems while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

Requirements

3-4+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications and monitoring
Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
Experience in all aspects of PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
Proficiency with MS Office suite
Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
Valid Driver’s License
OSHA 10 HR Training
NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in workplace
Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends
Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
Positive project team attitude
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; hard hat, arc flash protection, safety glasses, hearing protection)
Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Nice To Haves

NABCEP Certified Installation Professional

Responsibilities

Conducting on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
Maintaining the vehicle, tools, meters and truck stock
Creating service reports and maintaining spare parts inventory
Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
Create operability and major issue/downtime reports
Respond on-call for emergencies as directed by your supervisor