Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RES is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected. The Field Service Technician I will assist senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities, focusing on preventative and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels and power inverters.
Responsibilities
- Takes direction from senior site personnel
- Assists with troubleshooting of AC and DC power systems
- Conducts preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems
- Uses hand tools effectively
- Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Manages site inventory
- Follows site safety plan and safe work practices
- Interfaces with project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.)
- Interfaces with project subcontractors
- Represents RES in professional manner to project stakeholders
- Operates RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures
- Rotating on-call schedule for emergency response
- Presets, supports, and leads by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude
- Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action
- Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working
- Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates 'at risk' behaviors
- Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly
- Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence
- Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures
- Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing
Skills
- High school/GED General Education required
- 1+ years or more Related maintenance experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of: Electrical power systems
- Basic knowledge of: Drawings
- Basic knowledge of: Basic circuit theory
- Basic knowledge of: OSHA regulations
- Basic knowledge of: Hand tools
- Ability to reside with a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site to ensure availability for on-site responsibilities
- Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response
- Functional Competencies Include: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics & Integrity, Communication and Prioritization
- Domestic travel 76-100% required
- Valid Driver's License required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
- 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
Company Overview
- RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Kings Langley, Hertford, GBR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.res-group.com/en.