Lead Field Service Technician

Lead Technician

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary

The Lead Technician will lead a team of Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This work includes preventative and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, power inverters, and substation components.

Requirements

The Lead Technician will:

• Mentor and set a positive example for junior technicians.
• Collaborate with senior line managers for plant maintenance.
• Troubleshoot low voltage DC power systems.
• Troubleshoot low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage AC power systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
• Identify faulty or underperforming equipment.
• Utilize hand tools effectively and appropriately.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables.
• Assist in development of site operating plans.
• Follow site safety plan and safe work practices.
• Adhere to proper Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
• Interface with project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.).
• Interface with project subcontractors.
• Represent RES in a professional manner to project stakeholders.
• Respond to physical location within 1.5 hours for emergency calls identified as a priority by Operations Control Center.
• Operate RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
• Attend work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Comply with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
• Preset, support, and lead by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

Safety

The Lead Technician will:

• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action.
• Ensure that safety is the most important function, follow safe practices while working.
• Reinforce safe behaviors and eliminate "at risk" behaviors.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions and use materials and equipment properly.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adhere to and understand standard operating procedures.
• Receive job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.

Leadership

The Lead Technician will:

• Foster and demonstrate a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manage one or more direct reports.
• Participate in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicate regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrate leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
• Provide tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees' responsibilities.
• Conduct regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conduct timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school/GED General Education required.
• Associates Degree related Technical Degree preferred.
• Certification OSHA 10/30 preferred.
• Certification FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot preferred.
• 5+ years or more related electrical maintenance experience required.
• 3+ years or more Medium voltage electrical work experience required.
• 2+ years or more High voltage electrical work experience preferred.
• 2+ years managing or leading field technicians.
• Ability to reside with a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site to ensure availability for on-site responsibilities.
• Intermediate:
• High voltage electrical power systems.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Advanced:
• Low, medium, high voltage electrical power systems, drawings and circuit theory.
• OSHA regulations.
• Hand tools.
• Job hazard analysis (JHA) creation.
• Electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera).
• ANSI/NETA/MTS.
• SCADA systems.
• Ability to reside with a maximum commuting distance of 60 minutes from the work site to ensure availability for on-site responsibilities.
• Functional Competencies Include: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics & Integrity, Communication and Prioritization.
• Domestic travel 5-15% required.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$37.20 - $46.50

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday

Physical Requirements and Environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling 5-15 lbs., Pushing 5-15 lbs., and Stooping required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15 lbs., Pinching, Lifting 5-15 lbs., and Walking required

Frequently: Gripping required.

Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, and Standing required.

Rarely exposed to Wet, Noise, and Vibration in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, and Humidity in the working environment.

Frequently exposed to Hazards in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.