Field Service Technician II - Solar
About this role
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.
Summary:
The Field Service Technician II will assist senior Field Service Technicians and lead junior technicians in operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This work includes preventive and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, and power inverters.
Requirements:
- Takes direction from senior site personnel.
- Sets positive example for junior technicians.
- Troubleshoots low voltage DC power systems.
- Troubleshoots low voltage and medium voltage AC power systems.
- Conducts preventive maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
- Identifies faulty or underperforming equipment.
- Uses hand tools effectively and appropriately.
- Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Maintains inventory of spare parts and consumables.
- Assists in development of site operating plans.
- Follows site safety plan and safe work practices.
- Adheres to proper Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
- Interfaces with project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.).
- Interfaces with project subcontractors.
- Represents RES in professional manner.
- Responds to physical location within 1.5 hours for emergency calls identified as a priority by Operations Control Center.
- Operates RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
- Participates in rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma/GED required.
- 3+ years of related electrical maintenance experience required.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Ability to reside with a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site to ensure availability for on-site responsibilities and ability to travel 5-15% of the time required.
- Associate’s degree in technical field preferred.
- OSHA 10/30 certification preferred.
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot certification preferred.
- Basic Knowledge of
- High voltage electrical power systems
- Intermediate Knowledge of
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Low voltage and medium voltage electrical power systems
- Drawings
- Circuit theory
- OSHA regulations
- Equipment operation (skid-steer, forklift, etc)
- Job hazard analysis (JHA) creation
- Electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera)
- ANSI/NETA MTS
- SCADA systems
- Advanced Knowledge of
- Hand tools
Anticipated base salary range: $28.79 - $35.99
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
- 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
Physical requirements and environment:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pushing (5-15lbs), Stooping
Occasionally: Carrying (5-15lbs), Pinching, Lifting (5-15lbs), Walking
Frequently: Gripping
Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing
The employee is rarely exposed to wet, noise, or vibrations in the work environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, and humidity in the work environment. The employee is constantly exposed to hazards in the word environment.
We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.
RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit 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.
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Company at a glance
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 29 GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 26 GW of new capacity online in the next five years.
As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 45 GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites. RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy.
RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied.
Founded1981
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryServices for Renewable Energy
Location
Eloy, Arizona, United States
Websiteres-group.com
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Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) Plan With 6% Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
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