About the Role
This role supports field service operations for Sungrow USA, focusing on commissioning, warranty, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for installed sites. The position involves troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and commissioning PV inverters and related equipment, primarily at customer sites or staging yards. A key aspect of this role is ensuring compliance with safety mandates to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical assignments involving installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of solar inverters, BESS systems, PCS, batteries, and ancillary equipment.
- Conduct general troubleshooting and diagnosis according to Sungrow's maintenance and repair guidelines.
- Support and perform pre-commissioning and commissioning of solar inverters and BESS systems within schedule.
- Perform Preventive Maintenance and other Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) activities for O&M roles.
- Investigate solar plant issues, including DC array grid faults, inverter design issues, and utility grid transients.
- Provide feedback to engineering and project teams on potential design improvements.
- Lead upgrade/rework projects (software and hardware) and communicate technical scope to customers.
- Collaborate with customer SCADA engineers for system communication setup.
- Document troubleshooting sequences and procedures.
- Identify and document basic mechanical and electrical issues.
- Perform basic corrective maintenance.
- Create/modify Field Service procedures for safety, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Act as Lead when using contractors, ensuring adherence to Sungrow standards.
- Prepare and submit Daily Activity Reports and Daily JSA Reports.
- Resolve high-level technical issues and support root cause analysis for complex projects.
- Coordinate with engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines.
- Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
- Complete documentation in a timely and organized manner.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Own the creation and submission of all field paperwork and documentation.
- Serve as a safety second if needed.
Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Motivated self-starter with complex problem-solving abilities.
- Accountable for completing tasks from inception to delivery.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups.
- Ability to work with test equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to closely follow instructions and pre-established procedures/SOPs.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- Maintenance
- Commissioning
- PV inverters
- BESS systems
- SCADA systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electrical Safety
- Power Electronics
- MV transformers
Location
- Syracuse, NY area
- Rochester, NY area
Work Type
- Contract
- Field Service
Experience Level
- 3 plus years of overall experience in a technical field
- 2 years of experience in solar inverters or BESS
Education Level
- Associate’s Degree in an Engineering or Computer Science Discipline
- OSHA 10 certificate within 12 months of hire
- NFPA 70e certificate within 12 months of hire
- OSHA
- NFPA70A
- Electrical Safety
Salary/Compensations
- $36 to $40 per hour plus OT for California, Colorado, New York and Washington
- Compensation commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package and employee programs
- Strong personal and company growth opportunities
About the Company
- Sungrow North America is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, specializing in photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems.
- The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services to optimize solar power installations.
- Sungrow North America is known for its commitment to innovation, high-quality standards, and exceptional customer service.
- The company aims to provide sustainable and reliable energy solutions.
Equal Opportunity
- Sungrow is an equal opportunity employer.
