Solar Field Service Lead; Lost Hills, CA

Position: Solar Field Service Lead (Lost Hills, CA)
Location: Lost Hills

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 job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position

Responsibilities and Duties:

Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working

Able to perform all essential Field Service Technician Levels 1-4 job responsibilities

Preform, direct, and supervise site maintenance, repair, troubleshooting as directed by management, adhering to company and industry safety standards

Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards

Implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment, systems and plants with a minimum amount of training and familiarization safely

Direct and take responsibility for safety regulations and work procedures for the team Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures

Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I, II, III, and IV employees

Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports related to site operation

Assessing and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements

Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.

Respond “on‐call” as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus Minimum four years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair

Demonstrate advanced computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications

Advanced working knowledge of solar systems/plants, protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters and transformers

Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues

Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols

Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting

Ability to pass an exam on reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams

Effective computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications

Valid OSHA 30 certification

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, SCADA, Performance, Networking/IT, 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

Ability to assess safety items and issue Stop Work if concerns are raised

Additional Skills or Experience Requirements:

Ability to do monthly reporting for both maintenance reports and performance reports

Ability to create and adhere to site specific schedules

To know complete site scope and contract

Ability to prioritize levels of response to issues across the numerous plants in the region, and determine most effective use of resources available

Work with the Performance teams to know and meet availability guarantees, and build risk management strategies to mitigate any shortfalls

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

Take ownership of the facilities they oversee, being able to field owner questions and…