Solar Field Service Technician - Level 2; Richmond, TX

Overview

Solv Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. The Solar Field Service Technician (Level
2) performs field maintenance and troubleshooting on solar facilities, ensuring safety, quality, and operational reliability.

• Stress the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Perform all essential Solar Technician I job responsibilities.
• Perform solar equipment testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems on solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision.
• Perform basic diagnostic responsibilities utilizing system monitoring applications (Locus, QOS, Vitals, RTDB, or various monitoring platforms) to identify issues and determine appropriate responses.
• Perform maintenance and diagnostic responsibilities utilizing system monitoring applications.
• Accurately account for time and material costs expended in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment and systems.
• Provide on‑call service at assigned solar facilities.
• Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations and work procedures.
• Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I employees.
• Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed.
• Create a ticket from start to completion that effectively communicates the work performed, including tracking time and materials as well as work performed through the Sprocket system.
• Use the Sprocket system to effectively complete equipment PM inspections and identify corrective actions if issues are found.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements.
• Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of Solv Energy culture.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; vocational/technical school training a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to identify energized and de‑energized electrical parts, identify all incoming power sources, and safely de‑energize sources before beginning work.
• Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective lock‑out/tag‑out of energized parts and systems.
• Basic computer operation skills; ability to operate system monitoring applications.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• 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 teammates to complete tasks.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to assess safety items and issue stop‑work if concerns are raised.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Valid OSHA 30‑hour certification.
• Valid NFPA 70e safety training certification.
• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings.

$27.18–$33.97 per hour, hourly pay.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance.
• Company 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Solv Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the power of our differences and are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law is prohibited.