Solar Field Service Technician (Pearsall, TX)

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 perform field maintenance and learn to follow safe work practices of the solar industry.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Pearsall, TX.

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
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