Special Projects O&M Technician; Level 2

Energy Support Services, a New Energy Equity company, keeps solar and energy storage systems safe, reliable, and producing clean power. As our Special Projects O&M Technician (Level
2), you will take your field experience to the next level, working independently to perform advanced inspections, specialized project execution, and core system diagnostics. In this role, you’ll operate safely in high‑voltage environments without direct supervision, oversee subcontracted labor, help guide junior technicians on‑site, and follow a clear, defined development pathway with advancement to Technician Level 3.

Pay: $60,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Travel Notice: This position requires 75% to 100% travel on short notice, including flexibility to work outside traditional business hours.

• Bonus:
  Up to an 8% performance bonus paid out annually.
• Equipment:
  Company truck, company credit card, vehicle maintenance card, tools, and equipment provided.
• Apparel:
  Company‑provided PPE and Fire Resistant clothing kit provided (including bibs, jackets, pants, and shirts).
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company pays 80% of health insurance premiums, plus a 401(k) with up to a 7.5% company match.
• Time Off:
  Paid time off accrued each pay period, 120 hours per year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), and 200 hours (10+ years), plus 11 paid holidays.
• Family: 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Insurance:
  Company‑provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance at one times your annual salary.
• Growth:
  Company‑paid certifications and training, including OSHA, NFPA 70e/70b, FAA Part 107, and the O&M Tech course series.
• Pathways: A transparent Field Tech Development Pathway with defined advancement to Technician III, progression based on demonstrated capability, not tenure.
• Education:
  
  Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually for approved educational programs.

• Promote and lead by example in establishing a culture of safety in all aspects of special project work.
• Safely perform approved hazardous electrical energy control procedures and select the exact PPE required for each task.
• Participate in and actively critique Pre‑Job Briefs and Job Safety Analyses (JSA); utilize personal LOTO as a worker, or act as the work leader when approved.
• Identify, mitigate, and report hazardous situations immediately.

• Assist in the planning and execution of special projects, ensuring strict adherence to project procedures and guidelines.
• Perform comprehensive visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections, testing, and advanced preventative maintenance of various commercial and industrial PV systems.
• Conduct advanced preventative maintenance tasks, including infrared thermography, insulation resistance testing, and I/V curve tracing.
• Conduct on‑site work observation, inspections, and provide technical direction when required.
• Oversee and support subcontracted labor and junior technicians on‑site to ensure work meets quality, performance, and safety standards.

• Use Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) to identify system performance issues and conduct in‑depth system diagnostics.
• Independently diagnose and troubleshoot system and operational issues, operating safely in 600
  
  Vac and 1500
  
  Vdc environments without direct supervision.
• Support the Director, Special Projects in the tracking and communication of project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and the development of technically accurate client proposals.
• Provide input into project budgeting, track project‑level expenditures, and communicate project risks with potential mitigation strategies.

• Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and nonconformances observed during site activities.
• Create and maintain detailed, accurate documentation of inspections, maintenance, and repairs with minimal oversight using the company’s CMMS platform.
• Accurately document time, materials, and travel expenses associated with daily work.

• Stay abreast of industry best practices, safety updates, and emerging technologies.
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