Field Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Four (4+) years of experience in renewable energy (Solar or Wind) operations & maintenance OR eight (8+) years of relevant experience.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder.
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
• Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.
• Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems.
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection.
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices.
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team, setting and being the example, filling in for the Operations Manager during his/her absence.
• Performing maintenance and providing technical support to achieve safe, cost-effective operation and maintenance of the facility with minimum supervision.
• Assisting with staffing requirements, counseling, coaching, training, and corrective action concerning employees and contractors.
• Assisting with performance evaluations by providing input for other technicians per management instructions.
• Assisting with Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting responsibilities and responsible for spare parts inventory.
• Performing all mechanical and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions as directed by O&M Manager.
• Operating the facility during, off normal, and emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures and instructions to maintain a safe and efficient operation.
• Assisting in the management of the facility in areas such as development of operating procedures, environmental reporting, purchasing, inventory, and overseeing contractors.
• Troubleshooting complicated mechanical and electrical problems including variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, and components.
• Performing a variety of administrative duties as well as responsible for EHS and other relevant compliances.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k
• profit sharing
• paid time off