Field Service Technician - PV

Description

• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistic, financial, and program management disciplines to maintain the solar plant operations.
• Identifies and documents basic mechanical and electrical issues and problems
• Prepare and submit own Daily Activity Reports and Daily JSA Reports.
• As needed, support and perform pre-commissioning (with and without grid emulator) and commissioning of solar inverters and BESS systems within schedule and work plans
• Additionally, for those on O&M capacity, perform Preventive Maintenance and other Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) activities per the contract
• Performs basic corrective maintenance
• Lead upgrade/rework projects (software and hardware) in the field and interact with customers to explain the project's technical scope and manage work schedule and commitments.
• When using contractors on sites, act as the Lead to ensure the contractors submit daily activity reports and JSA reports and work follows Sungrow standards and expectations.
• Follow level-appropriate standard operating procedures.
• Can utilize and inspect appropriate safety and fall protection equipment
• Create/modify Field Service procedures for safety troubleshooting and maintenance if required.
• Perform a variety of technical assignments involving the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of string and central solar inverter and/or BESS Systems, PCS, batteries, and ancillary equipment.
• Investigate solar plant issues such as DC array grid faults, inverter design issues, and utility grid transients. For BESS positions, these investigations may also involve SOC checks and module /component-level troubleshooting, replacement of electrical/electronic parts, SW version updates, etc.
• Work with customer SCADA engineers to set up systems communication and parameters involving Sungrow’s controllers and F&G systems as needed.
• Work independently in the field and with Design Engineers to resolve high-level technical issues, support the investigation of the root cause for technology applications for complex projects
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Serve as a safety second if needed.
• C ompletes documentation in a timely and organized fashion
• Perform general troubleshooting and diagnosis under Sungrow’s maintenance and repair guidelines.
• Provide feedback to the engineering and project team on possible mechanical and electrical design improvements.
• A ‘completer-finisher’ taking accountability for ideas from inception to delivery in an environment that requires robust metrics to confirm the success.
• Own creation and submission of all field paperwork and documentation for full compliance with site documentation and project requirement

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of partners, senior managers, and subject matter experts.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Must be able to closely follow instructions and pre-established procedures/SOP to perform the ductions of the job
• Understands and follows a Safety Plan
• OSHA 10 certificate within 12 months of date of hire
• Accurately describes troubleshooting sequences and procedures which they have observed
• Power Electronics experience is desired
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Must possess the ability to work with test equipment and hand tools as required.
• OSHA, NFPA70A, Electrical Safety
• Strong demonstration of workplace safety practices
• 2 years of experience in solar inverters or BESS
• Comprehend Job Hazard Analysis and conduct level-appropriate Job Hazard Analysis
• Associate’s Degree in an Engineering or Computer Science Discipline from an accredited university or college
• Renewable industry experience is desired
• Designated as Authorized Person for LOTO
• Compliant with environmental safety requirements
• 3 plus years of overall experience in a technical field
• Experience and/or certification with MV transformers a plus
• Motivated self-starter with complex problem-solving abilities.
• NFPA 70e certificate within 12 months of date of hire

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package and employee programs
• No visa/legal sponsorship
• 80% Plus
• Strong personal and company growth opportunities
• Compensation commensurate with experience

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance