Solar Field Service Technician; Gaston, NC

SOLV Energy, LLC is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician in Gaston, NC. This full-time position involves performing field maintenance, ensuring safety practices, and servicing solar equipment under supervision. Responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic mechanical/electrical knowledge. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to company policies.
Position: Solar Field Service Technician (Gaston, NC)
• ** 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 Solar Field Service Technician (Level
1) will be responsible for performing field maintenance and learning to follow safe work practices of the solar industry.
This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Gaston, NC. 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:
• ** Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
• Work safely under all circumstances, seek guidance regarding unfamiliar work to ensure safety and understanding of tasks to be performed.
• Operate and care for company property, equipment, and tooling.
• Service solar equipment in multiple solar plants under supervision
• Perform basic solar equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks under supervision and utilizing monitoring programs.
• Replace or repair solar parts and/or equipment under supervision.
• Respond “on‐call” as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs.
• Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned
• Assessing and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements
• Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.
• * Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:
• ** Successful completion of applicable solar work safety and technical training program
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
• Customer/Client satisfaction
• Improved personal professional growth and education.
• Positive project team attitude
• Staff development and training
• * Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
• ** High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work in a mechanical/electrical environment achieved through formal training or previous work experience.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective Lock Out/Tag Out of energized parts/systems.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of a solar installation/plant.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of testing equipment
• Basic computer operation skills
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Obtain NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings.
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills
• 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)
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle.
• * Physical Demands and

Environmental Conditions:
• ** Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals
• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 lbs. or more.
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception.
• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places.
• The noise intensity level may be high.
• ** SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• *** At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our…