Solar Field Technician

Overview

Field service tech delivering maintenance, troubleshooting, and O&M for solar/BESS sites.

Key Responsibilities

• fault diagnosis
• preventive maintenance
• equipment repair
• safety compliance
• stakeholder communication
• service reporting

Tasks

-Communicate with technical leads, project leads/managers, and third-party sub-contractors to ensure timely resolution to all required activities; Support recommended performance improvements and at address site safety and compliance concerns; Other responsibilities as directed by manager. -Ensure a safe, event-free work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations. Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and safe best practices (e.g. lock-out/tag-out compliance, JHA completion, LDL testing, and compliance with all company safety policies or procedures and work practices). -Diagnose and repair systems failures as existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future. Assist and support field teams with real-time solutions to site operations issues and execute the same. Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar, BESS and other project equipment. Support field teams and clients via oversight/support of warranty matters regarding equipment and systems for use or replacement. Installs, removes, troubleshoots and the maintenance of solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment. -Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations. Provide reports, written and oral communication in a timely and complete fashion.

Requirements

• nfpa 70e
• osha 10/30
• nabcep installer
• modbus
• thermography l1
• c&i solar

What You Bring

-High School or Technical School Degree, Or, equivalent combination of education and experience; Veterans or military experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply -Ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 50 pound. -Extensive travel regionally and occasionally nationally, to meet client field operation’s needs. -Wellbeing and Employee Assistance -IT/networking skills: Familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc. -Ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly. -Completion of NFPA 70E courses -Experience working with 600v-1500v systems; Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE and current NFPA-70e requirements; Proficient with technology and computing programs/platforms; C&I/Utility Scale solar work experience; Experience with operations of solar sites and/or project maintenance and compliance. -CPR/First Aid -Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications (e.g SunGrow, Power Electronics, Solectria, BYD, etc) a plus -Ability to sit or drive for prolonged periods. -Thermography certifications (Level 1) -Ability to work in extreme weather. -NABCEP PV Installer Certification -0-2+ years of specialist, technical experience with solar projects, BESS, or other renewable systems; Experience with data acquisition systems. -Ability to move safely over uneven terrain. -Minimum OSHA 10/30 Certification

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Benefits

-Discounted Life & Disability Insurance -Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more -100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA -Learning & Development Opportunities -Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs

About Qe Solar

-Grown into a national O&M powerhouse from a specialized firm. - Executed strategic acquisitions, enhancing capabilities in MV/HV, vegetation control, and regional expertise. -Offers comprehensive technical services including commissioning, monitoring, and thermography. -Delivers owner-grade services with rapid troubleshooting and an 'owner’s mindset.' -Unique in combining drone thermal scans, MV/HV testing, and vegetation control under one roof.

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