Technical Services Technician 1 (Temp-to-Hire)

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

9d•$31 - $38

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: Job Description: This role will begin as a contingent position with the potential to transition to a permanent position. The Technical Service Technician level 1 is responsible for supporting PV corrective maintenance and repairs, on SE projects as well as supporting third party repairs and repowers with labor support. Work Location: This role is [fully remote] / [based full-time in our office in City, State ] / [hybrid, with regular in-office presence in City, State ] / [located full-time on a jobsite in City, State , and will require travel]. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent
Demonstrate advanced computer operation skills
Advanced working knowledge of protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters and transformers
Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols
Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting
Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
Remain Current in all safety and technical trainings
Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient and safe under any conditions
Effective verbal and written English language communication skills
Effective organizational skills
To work well with PM, management, OCC, HV, and Compliance teams
Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)
Ability to work with other techs to be able to complete tasks with these team members
Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle
Strong verbal and written communications
Inverter repairs and major component replacement
Cable terminations both Low voltage and Medium voltage
Fiber optic troubleshooting and repairs
Large crew management and detailed construction scheduling experience
Knowledge of Basic SCADA communications protocol

Responsibilities

Direct and take responsibility for safety regulations and work procedures for the team
Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations and work procedures
Coordinates both 3rd party and SOLV O&M repairs.
Creates value added services to existing contractual work.
Field installation of electrical components.
Train and support various regions in PV installations.
Ability to travel at least 50% of the year.
Support SOLV sites with various O&M needs.
Implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment, systems, and plants with a minimum amount of training and familiarization safely
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Ability to assess safety items and issue Stop Work if concerns are raised
Ability to create and adhere to site specific schedules
To know complete site scope and contract
Ability to prioritize levels of response to issues and determine most effective use of resources available
To interact with various Asset managers and owner’s reps, such as creating and running conference calls, onsite meetings, as well as keeping them effectively connected with the operation of their facilities and repairs
Take ownership of the facilities and repairs they oversee, being able to field owner questions and concerns providing assurance of services rendered
Ability to provide detailed costs and services needed to the PM teams for pricing so they can make accurate estimates
Ability to find and work with various vendors, as well as understanding the scopes requested.
Ability to know the safety aspects of having other contractors onsite, and the safety requirements
To know the proper way to handle a security or safety issues, or who to reach out to if these events occur
Ability to train other techs and know their strengths and weaknesses on onsite items as well as other job activities
Work to maintain leadership qualities to inspire the techs and SOLV environment