Field Support Specialist (Eastern Region)

About this role

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 Eastern 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:   • Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working 

• Able to perform all essential Solar Field Service Technician Level II or Level III job responsibilities 

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, testing, and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision 

• Serve as a regional technical resource for corrective maintenance activities, NCS items, and escalated troubleshooting issues across multiple sites 

• Travel extensively (approximately 75 percent) to support corrective maintenance activities throughout the assigned region 

• Perform detailed electrical testing, troubleshooting, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage systems, including inverters, combiners, trackers, MV equipment, and substation-adjacent components 

• Utilize system monitoring applications, SCADA, and plant data to diagnose system-level and equipment-level issues 

• Support root cause analysis efforts and provide technical recommendations to prevent repeat failures 

• Coordinate with site personnel, Field Service Leads, OCC, Project Management Teams, and other internal stakeholders during corrective maintenance activities 

• Accurately account for time, materials, and corrective actions expended in the performance of job responsibilities 

• Maintain a high standard of documentation, including detailed work orders, corrective action reports, NCS closeout documentation, and technical summaries 

• Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment and systems 

• Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations, site-specific procedures, and work controls 

• Support training and technical knowledge sharing with site technicians as needed during corrective activities 

• Assess safety concerns and exercise Stop Work authority when conditions warrant 

• Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with management regarding implementation of improvements 

• Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture 

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:   • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational or Technical School training a plus 

• Associates Degree or Certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or Mechanics preferred 

• Minimum three years of experience in utility-scale solar and/or a related electrical power industry 

• Strong corrective maintenance and troubleshooting background required 

• Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices 

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment 

• Strong working knowledge of utility-scale solar systems, protection devices, control systems, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters, transformers, and balance-of-plant equipment 

• Strong working knowledge of DC electrical theory and advanced troubleshooting methods for safe and effective work within photovoltaic (PV) arrays 

• Ability to troubleshoot network, communications, and telemetry-related issues 

• Familiarity with substation operations, including switching plans, one-line diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation 

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, field drawings, and as-built documentation 

• Strong computer operation skills, including CMMS, system monitoring applications, and standard office software 

• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, and thorough technical documentation and reports 

• Valid OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred) 

• Valid NFPA 70E Safety Training certification required 

• Inverter Field Application Specialist (FAS) certifications or other relevant electrical certifications are not required, but are considered a strong plus 

• Substation training and/or certifications highly recommended 

• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings 

• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills 

• Effective organizational and time management skills, especially in a multi-site support role 

• Ability to work independently 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) 

• Ability to travel extensively (approximately 75 percent), including overnight and extended assignments 

• 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 or caustic chemicals 

• Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50

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