OTS Field Technician (Remote)

Remote position with 80% travel required.

Job Description:

• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Remote position with 80% travel required, up to 2 weeks at a time at various project sites

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as primary point of contract on project sites for remote OTS Project Managers and Engineers
• Technical lead for troubleshooting and diagnostics including but not limited to; plant controls, data acquisition, field level devices, and network related issues.
• Support DAS (data acquisition system) installations and retrofits on existing PV systems on an as needed basis.
• Able to transition between various jobs efficiently
• Communicate effectively with teammates and onsite teams.
• Provide onsite presence to support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of SCADA systems and infrastructure on Utility Scale Solar and BESS projects throughout the United States.
• Coordinate with project site teams, vendors, and SOLV OTS staff to ensure timely installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of SCADA systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and field technicians for on-site and/or remote troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Identify appropriate escalation path for problems that require SOLV OTS engineering support
• Participate in project calls with site teams, project owners, and SOLV OTS teams to provide updates on field progress, issues, and status for SCADA systems.
• Configure hardware and software components after installation as needed.
• Utilize software based diagnostic tools to aid in troubleshooting of SCADA systems and communication of field devices.
• Develop and maintain support knowledge base for SCADA and infrastructure related troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Compare project drawings to site conditions to ensure installation is correct.
• Travel for this position is required. Estimated to be 80% of job duties will be onsite.
• Contribute to the design and requirements for SCADA solutions by providing voice of customer feedback.
• Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards .

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Adherence to SOLV Energy’s Company policies and procedures
• Work within SOLV Energy’s business processes and ensure an efficient working environment
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
• Deliver professional work products with accuracy, integrity and excellence
• Timeliness in responding to requests
• Positive project team attitude
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Continued personal growth and education

Minimum Skills or Experience Required:

• Ability to travel and work according to a changing schedule.
• Technical or engineering degree in a related field, or verifiable applicable field experience.
• General knowledge of SCADA system design, setup, commissioning and support – Preferred but not required
• Understanding of PV Solar Plant AC and DC electrical design and operation fundamentals – Preferred but not required
• Understanding of industrial automation protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA) – Preferred but not required
• Experience with basic PV solar monitoring functions and designs.
• Understanding diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts – Preferred but not required
• Testing and troubleshooting issues with the fiber networks – Preferred but not required
• Customer escalation and conflict resolution skills desirable.
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent time management skills

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals
• 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
• Working near medium and high voltage

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:

$20.83 – $31.24

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.