About the Role
Assist senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities, including preventative and corrective maintenance of solar panels, trackers, and power inverters.
Responsibilities
- Take direction from senior site personnel.
- Set a positive example for junior technicians.
- Troubleshoot low voltage DC power systems.
- Troubleshoot low voltage and medium voltage AC power systems.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
- Use hand tools effectively and appropriately.
- Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables.
- Follow site safety plan and safe work practices.
- Adhere to proper Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
- Interface with project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.).
- Interface with project subcontractors.
- Represent RES in a professional manner to project stakeholders.
- Operate RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
- Attend work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
- Comply with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
- Preside, support, and lead by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
- Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action.
- Report potentially unsafe conditions and use materials and equipment properly.
- Ensure that safety is the most important function, follow safe practices while working.
- Reinforce safe behaviors and eliminate “at risk” behaviors.
- Ensure Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
- Adhere to and understand standard operating procedures.
- Receive job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
Requirements
- High school/GED General Education required.
- 3+ years or more Related maintenance experience required.
- Basic knowledge of high voltage electrical power systems.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Intermediate knowledge of low voltage and medium voltage electrical power systems.
- Intermediate knowledge of drawings.
- Intermediate knowledge of circuit theory.
- Intermediate knowledge of OSHA regulations.
- Intermediate knowledge of equipment operation (skid-steer, forklift, etc.).
- Intermediate knowledge of job hazard analysis (JHA) creation.
- Intermediate knowledge of electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera).
- Intermediate knowledge of ANSI/NETA/MTS.
- Intermediate knowledge of SCADA systems.
- Advanced knowledge of hand tools.
- Functional competencies include: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics & Integrity, Communication and Prioritization.
- Domestic travel 5-15% required.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.
Skills
- Troubleshooting low voltage DC power systems
- Troubleshooting low voltage and medium voltage AC power systems
- Preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems
- Use of hand tools
- Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Inventory management
- Safety procedures
- Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO)
- Stakeholder communication
- Vehicle operation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electrical power systems
- Circuit theory
- OSHA regulations
- Equipment operation
- Job hazard analysis (JHA)
- Electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera)
- ANSI/NETA/MTS
- SCADA systems
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years related maintenance experience
Education Level
- High school/GED
- Associate degree in a related technical field (preferred)
- OSHA 10/30 certification (preferred)
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot certification (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $28.79 - $35.99 per hour
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
- 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Prorated Sick days
- 10 Paid Holidays (includes Floating Holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
About the Company
- Committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected.
- Extends a culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential.
- Aims for employees to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for their contributions and perspectives.
- Maintains a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
