Solar Field Service Technician (Broad Brook, CT)

The Solar Field Service Technician at Solv Energy in East Windsor, CT, is responsible for field maintenance of solar equipment, ensuring safety practices, conducting testing and troubleshooting, and responding to emergency repairs under supervision. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical/electrical experience, and safety certification. The technician will also engage in continuous learning and uphold diversity and inclusion within the company.
About the position

The Solar Field Service Technician (Level 1) at SOLV Energy is responsible for performing field maintenance and ensuring adherence to safety practices within the solar industry. This role involves servicing solar equipment, conducting basic testing and troubleshooting, and responding to emergency repairs under supervision. The technician will also engage in continuous learning and improvement processes while upholding the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities
• Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
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• Work safely under all circumstances, seek guidance regarding unfamiliar work to ensure safety and understanding of tasks to be performed
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• Operate and care for company property, equipment, and tooling
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• Service solar equipment in multiple solar plants under supervision
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• Perform basic solar equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks under supervision and utilizing monitoring programs
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• Replace or repair solar parts and/or equipment under supervision
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• Respond 'on-call' as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs
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• Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed
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• Complete other responsibilities as assigned
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• Assessing and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements
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• Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture

Requirements
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus
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• Demonstrated ability to work in a mechanical/electrical environment achieved through formal training or previous work experience
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• Demonstrated basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
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• Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective Lock Out/Tag Out of energized parts/systems
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• Demonstrated basic understanding of a solar installation/plant
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• Demonstrated basic knowledge of testing equipment
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• Basic computer operation skills
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• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
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• Obtain NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
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• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings
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• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills

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