Solar Field Service Technician
MaxGen - Sacramento, CA
Employment Type : Full-Time
POSITION: Solar Field Service Technician
LOCATION: Sacramento, CA
MAXGEN ENERGY SERVICES (www.maxgen.com) is the nation’s largest independent service provider for the clean energy industry. MaxGen’s business focus is the comprehensive operations and maintenance services for solar, battery energy storage, and EV infrastructure owners and operators around the United States. The company has a central operations center and a team of nation-wide, highly trained technicians to provide in-the-field O&M services for commercial, industrial, and utility customers and has a distinguished reputation for safety and performance.
SUMMARY
We are searching for a skilled and motivated Field Services Technician to join our rapidly growing, MaxGen Energy Services division. This key role is responsible for the onsite maintenance and operation of large remote solar power plants, including but not limited to site safety and environmental, electrical system maintenance, control systems, sub-contractor management, vegetation management, site field reports, and other duties as required to properly maintain and operate the site within the contractual requirements.
This role works independently with little to no supervision and will be required to work in the field under various conditions including night work as required. Candidates must have a strong background in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, preferably in the renewable energy field.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Onsite safety and environmental compliance adherence
- Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on job-site, lead daily safety meetings, properly generate and complete JHA, LOTO, and other safety-related documentation as per OSHA and site-specific requirements.
- Review site manuals and drawings to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment
- In fieldwork including electrical and mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance of site equipment, vegetation management, site field reporting, work order completion, and other work as needed.
- Perform testing on equipment, including but not limited to; insulation testing (megger testing), I-V curve testing, thermal imagery, torque tests, and performance evaluations.
- Troubleshoot PV system performance issues and locate & isolate ground faults.
- Perform OEM testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades/ revisions to a broad range of equipment in the renewable industry.
- Quality assurance for all work performed on-site
- Must be able to work closely with Remote Operations Center (ROC) to react and resolve production related issues as they arise in the field
- Vegetation management and overall site cleanliness
- Communicate with internal and external customers as required
- Work closely with the Planning and Scheduling team to ensure maintenance schedules are adhered to and work orders are completed accurately and on time
- Generate professional service specific reports using a work order system or Microsoft Office that can be presented to the customer.
- Ensure that all issues at the site are documented in the work order system and are addressed in a timely manner.
- Planned and unplanned overtime and night work may be required
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of experience in maintaining power generation electrical equipment in the commercial or utility solar energy field or formal Electrical training or both
- 1+ years of PV power plant maintenance experience
- Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Technical knowledge of solar, and PV, related applications.
- High school diploma or GED Equivalent
- Strong understudying of OSHA safety requirements including LOTO, Arc Flash, JHA/JSA, etc.
- Valid state driver’s license
- Electrical – Certified Electrician (Journeyman level) from a relevant state (preferred)
- Possess a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, and work with little to no supervision.
- Excellent technical and non-technical verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to generate, track, and complete site work requirements.
- Experience with using plant control and monitoring systems to diagnose plant problems and monitor site daily performance.
- Ability to understand and work within company business processes and ensure an efficient working environment.
- Demonstrates safe work practices and quality orientation.
- Able to work within a project team and to spend long hours alone
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently with a high level of results orientation.
- Solid MS Office skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Travel may be required – up to 25%
- This role requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain & snow.
- Perform work at various heights up to 50’, working from ladders, bucket trucks, scaffolding, catwalks, aerial lifts, or other safe working platforms.
- Work in restricted areas like trenches or switchgear rooms and infrequently like manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attic spaces, etc.
- Working around high voltages and currents.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat and safety glasses at all times.
- Repetitive use of legs, arms, hands, and fingers
- Working days, nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a positive and innovative culture with work/life balance, opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurances, PTO, and a 401 retirement plan.
Maxgen believes in strength through diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.