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.Job Description Summary: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.Job Description:*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Position Responsibilities and Duties: <ul><li>Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working </li><li>Able to perform all essential Solar Field Service Technician Level II or Level III job responsibilities </li><li>Perform advanced troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, testing, and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision </li><li>Serve as a regional technical resource for corrective maintenance activities, NCS items, and escalated troubleshooting issues across multiple sites </li><li>Travel extensively (approximately 75 percent) to support corrective maintenance activities throughout the assigned region </li><li>Perform detailed electrical testing, troubleshooting, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage systems, including inverters, combiners, trackers, MV equipment, and substation-adjacent components </li><li>Utilize system monitoring applications, SCADA, and plant data to diagnose system-level and equipment-level issues </li><li>Support root cause analysis efforts and provide technical recommendations to prevent repeat failures </li><li>Coordinate with site personnel, Field Service Leads, OCC, Project Management Teams, and other internal stakeholders during corrective maintenance activities </li><li>Accurately account for time, materials, and corrective actions expended in the performance of job responsibilities </li><li>Maintain a high standard of documentation, including detailed work orders, corrective action reports, NCS closeout documentation, and technical summaries </li><li>Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment and systems </li><li>Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations, site-specific procedures, and work controls </li><li>Support training and technical knowledge sharing with site technicians as needed during corrective activities </li><li>Assess safety concerns and exercise Stop Work authority when conditions warrant </li><li>Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with management regarding implementation of improvements </li><li>Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture </li><li>Complete other responsibilities as assigned </li></ul>Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: <ul><li>High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational or Technical School training a plus </li><li>Associates Degree or Certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or Mechanics preferred </li><li>Minimum three years of experience in utility-scale solar and/or a related electrical power industry </li><li>Strong corrective maintenance and troubleshooting background required </li><li>Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices </li><li>Demonstrated advanced knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment </li><li>Strong working knowledge of utility-scale solar systems, protection devices, control systems, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters, transformers, and balance-of-plant equipment </li><li>Strong working knowledge of DC electrical theory and advanced troubleshooting methods for safe and effective work within photovoltaic (PV) arrays </li><li>Ability to troubleshoot network, communications, and telemetry-related issues </li><li>Familiarity with substation operations, including switching plans, one-line diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation </li><li>Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation </li><li>Strong computer operation skills, including CMMS, system monitoring applications, and standard office software </li><li>Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, and thorough technical documentation and reports </li><li>Valid OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred) </li><li>Valid NFPA 70E Safety Training certification required </li><li>Inverter Field Application Specialist (FAS) certifications or other relevant electrical certifications are not required, but are considered a strong plus </li><li>Substation training and/or certifications highly recommended </li><li>Remain current in all safety and technical trainings </li><li>Effective verbal and written English language communication skills </li><li>Effective organizational and time management skills, especially in a multi-site support role </li><li>Ability to work independently at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather) </li><li>Ability to work on an on-call basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations) </li><li>Ability to travel extensively (approximately 75 percent), including overnight and extended assignments </li><li>Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to operate company vehicle </li></ul>Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: <ul><li>Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals </li><li>Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 lbs. or more </li><li>Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception </li><li>Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places </li><li>The noise intensity level may be high </li></ul>SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.   Compensation Range:$38.72 - $50.34Pay Rate Type:HourlySOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.Job Number: J12774If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

SOLV Energy is a solar services provider for utility solar, high-voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. We believe that good energy has a ripple effect. That&rsquo;s why we only take on projects that provide cleaner power, better jobs, greater education and a brighter future for our communities. Backed by a powerful legacy, we&rsquo;ve branched out to focus solely on renewable energy initiatives. Recognized as an industry-leading solar contractor and O&amp;M services provider, our team has built and manages over 10 GW of solar capacity in more than 25 states.

Field Support Specialist (Western Region)

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.Job Description Summary: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.Job Description:*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Position Responsibilities and Duties: <ul><li>Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working </li><li>Able to perform all essential Solar Field Service Technician Level II or Level III job responsibilities </li><li>Perform advanced troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, testing, and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision </li><li>Serve as a regional technical resource for corrective maintenance activities, NCS items, and escalated troubleshooting issues across multiple sites </li><li>Travel extensively (approximately 75 percent) to support corrective maintenance activities throughout the assigned region </li><li>Perform detailed electrical testing, troubleshooting, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage systems, including inverters, combiners, trackers, MV equipment, and substation-adjacent components </li><li>Utilize system monitoring applications, SCADA, and plant data to diagnose system-level and equipment-level issues </li><li>Support root cause analysis efforts and provide technical recommendations to prevent repeat failures </li><li>Coordinate with site personnel, Field Service Leads, OCC, Project Management Teams, and other internal stakeholders during corrective maintenance activities </li><li>Accurately account for time, materials, and corrective actions expended in the performance of job responsibilities </li><li>Maintain a high standard of documentation, including detailed work orders, corrective action reports, NCS closeout documentation, and technical summaries </li><li>Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment and systems </li><li>Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations, site-specific procedures, and work controls </li><li>Support training and technical knowledge sharing with site technicians as needed during corrective activities </li><li>Assess safety concerns and exercise Stop Work authority when conditions warrant </li><li>Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with management regarding implementation of improvements </li><li>Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture </li><li>Complete other responsibilities as assigned </li></ul>Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: <ul><li>High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational or Technical School training a plus </li><li>Associates Degree or Certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or Mechanics preferred </li><li>Minimum three years of experience in utility-scale solar and/or a related electrical power industry </li><li>Strong corrective maintenance and troubleshooting background required </li><li>Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices </li><li>Demonstrated advanced knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment </li><li>Strong working knowledge of utility-scale solar systems, protection devices, control systems, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters, transformers, and balance-of-plant equipment </li><li>Strong working knowledge of DC electrical theory and advanced troubleshooting methods for safe and effective work within photovoltaic (PV) arrays </li><li>Ability to troubleshoot network, communications, and telemetry-related issues </li><li>Familiarity with substation operations, including switching plans, one-line diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation </li><li>Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation </li><li>Strong computer operation skills, including CMMS, system monitoring applications, and standard office software </li><li>Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, and thorough technical documentation and reports </li><li>Valid OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred) </li><li>Valid NFPA 70E Safety Training certification required </li><li>Inverter Field Application Specialist (FAS) certifications or other relevant electrical certifications are not required, but are considered a strong plus </li><li>Substation training and/or certifications highly recommended </li><li>Remain current in all safety and technical trainings </li><li>Effective verbal and written English language communication skills </li><li>Effective organizational and time management skills, especially in a multi-site support role </li><li>Ability to work independently at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather) </li><li>Ability to work on an on-call basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations) </li><li>Ability to travel extensively (approximately 75 percent), including overnight and extended assignments </li><li>Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to operate company vehicle </li></ul>Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: <ul><li>Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals </li><li>Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 lbs. or more </li><li>Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception </li><li>Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places </li><li>The noise intensity level may be high </li></ul>SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.   Compensation Range:$38.72 - $50.34Pay Rate Type:HourlySOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.Job Number: J12774If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

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