Field Support Specialist; Western Region

Overview

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.

The Field Support Specialist will provide advanced corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair support across multiple solar facilities. This role functions as a regional technical resource, supporting escalated technical issues, non‑conformance items, and complex system‑level failures while traveling extensively throughout the assigned region.

This role is located full‑time on a jobsite and will require travel throughout the Western region. 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.

• Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
• Able to perform all essential Solar Field Service Technician Level II or Level III job responsibilities
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, testing, and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision
• Serve as a regional technical resource for corrective maintenance activities, NCS items, and escalated troubleshooting issues across multiple sites
• Travel extensively (approximately 75 percent) to support corrective maintenance activities throughout the assigned region
• Perform detailed electrical testing, troubleshooting, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage systems, including inverters, combiners, trackers, MV equipment, and substation‑adjacent components
• Utilize system monitoring applications, SCADA, and plant data to diagnose system‑level and equipment‑level issues
• Support root cause analysis efforts and provide technical recommendations to prevent repeat failures
• Coordinate with site personnel, Field Service Leads, OCC, Project Management Teams, and other internal stakeholders during corrective maintenance activities
• Accurately account for time, materials, and corrective actions expended in the performance of job responsibilities
• Maintain a high standard of documentation, including detailed work orders, corrective action reports, NCS closeout documentation, and technical summaries
• Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment and systems
• Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations, site‑specific procedures, and work controls
• Support training and technical knowledge sharing with site technicians as needed during corrective activities
• Assess safety concerns and exercise Stop Work authority when conditions warrant
• Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with management regarding implementation of improvements
• Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational or Technical School training a plus
• Associates Degree or Certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or Mechanics preferred
• Minimum three years of experience in utility‑scale solar and/or a related electrical power industry
• Strong corrective maintenance and troubleshooting background required
• Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment
• Strong working knowledge of utility‑scale solar systems, protection devices, control systems, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters, transformers, and balance‑of‑plant equipment
• Strong working knowledge of DC electrical theory and advanced troubleshooting methods for safe and effective work within photovoltaic (PV) arrays
• Ability to troubleshoot network, communications, and telemetry‑related issues
• Familiarity with substation operations, including switching plans, one‑line diagrams,…