Lead Field Service Technician

Overview

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.

The Lead Technician will lead a team of Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This work includes preventative and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, power inverters, and substation components.

• Mentor and set positive example for junior technicians.
• Collaborate with senior line managers for plant maintenance.
• Troubleshoot low voltage DC power systems.
• Troubleshoot low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage AC power systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
• Identify faulty or underperforming equipment.
• Utilize hand tools effectively and appropriately.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables.
• Assist in development of site operating plans.
• Follow site safety plan and safe work practices.
• Adhere to proper Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
• Interface with project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.).
• Interface with project subcontractors.
• Represent RES in a professional manner to project stakeholders.
• Respond to physical location within 1.5 hours for emergency calls identified as a priority by Operations Control Center.
• Operate RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
• Attend work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Comply with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Rotate on-call schedule for emergency response.
• Present, support, and lead by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action. Report potentially unsafe conditions and use materials and equipment properly.
• Ensure safety is the most important function, follow safe practices while working.
• Reinforce safe behaviors and eliminate “at risk” behaviors.
• Conduct job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adhere to and understand standard operating procedures.

• Foster and demonstrate a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manage one or more direct reports.
• Participate in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicate regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrate leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
• Provide tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conduct regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conduct timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

• High school/GED General Education required.
• Associate’s Degree related Technical Degree preferred.
• Certification OSHA 10/30 preferred.
• Certification FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot preferred.
• 4+ years or more related electrical maintenance experience required.
• 2+ years or more Medium voltage electrical work experience required.
• 1+ years or more High voltage electrical work experience preferred.
• Intermediate:
• High voltage electrical power systems.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Advanced, low, medium, high voltage electrical power systems, drawings and circuit theory.
• OSHA regulations.
• Hand tools.
• Job hazard analysis (JHA) creation.
• Electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera).
• ANSI/NETA/MTS.
• SCADA systems.
• Ability to reside with a maximum commuting distance of 60 minutes from the work site to ensure availability for on-site responsibilities.
• Functional Competencies Include:
  Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics & Integrity, Communication and Prioritization.
• Domestic travel 5-15% required.
• Valid Driver’s License…