RES
Field Support Technician
TLDR
Support and maintain utility scale renewable energy facilities through general maintenance, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols in a dynamic field environment.
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 Field Support Technician – Solar performs support functions needed to operate and maintain utility scale renewable energy facilities. Fieldwork includes safely and effectively performing vegetation management duties, supporting field technicians and managers for general maintenance and inventory duties, help with custodial duties, shipping and receiving and any other assigned tasks as needed. Employee must be flexible to work in all other aspects required of plant maintenance, to ensure project success.
Requirements:
- Works collectively as part of small site team to ensure tasks are correctly prioritized and delivered, in a safe and prompt manner at the highest quality.
- Ensures building & ground maintenance as well as vegetation control policies are adhered to as required.
- Follows safety and security procedures.
- Operates a “0” turn mower in a safe manner.
- Uses appropriate hand tools in the appropriate manner for the specific task.
- Ensures good housekeeping practices for Site, Warehouse and O&M building.
- Maintains site equipment, facility tools and parts inventory.
- Assists with Annual Planned Maintenance as required.
- Write or sign and understand the JHA’s
- Work from procedures and work instructions when needed.
- Takes direction, identifies problems, develop solutions, in collaboration with others.
- Assists PV Technicians with troubleshooting and repair of electrical and/or mechanical equipment when needed.
- Assists with the replacement of components for a utility scale solar project as needed.
- Uses a CMMS system as well as spreadsheets for maintenance tracking.
- Adheres to the site safety policy, ensuring RES’s safety program is implemented.
- Accurately completes and submits daily required paperwork.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Reports potentially unsafe conditions to the appropriate person in charge immediately.
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
Safety:
- Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
- Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
- Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
- Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
- Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
- Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
- Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
Qualifications:
- High school/GED General Education required.
- 1 year experience in a related maintenance position required.
- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality -oriented attitude.
- Uses electrical tools, hand tools and machinery, safely and efficiently.
- Learns and uses SCADA and other software control systems.
- Works in remote field conditions under all weather conditions with limited supervision.
- Assists with site safety meetings and site inductions.
- Participates with JSA, method statements.
- Participates and assists with Log-Out, Tag-Out (LOTO) if needed.
- Interfaces with co-workers and customers/ownership in a professional manner.
- Follows company NERC compliance programs as required.
- Assists with tracking deliverables on site.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions including high temperatures.
- Functional competencies include teamwork, agility, attention to detail, customer focus and communication.
- Domestic travel 5-15% required.
- Valid Drivers License required.
Anticipated base salary range: $25.96 - $32.45
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
- 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
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 to Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, and Humidity in the work 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.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday
RES is the largest independent renewable energy company globally, delivering affordable and carbon-free energy through the operation and maintenance of wind and solar farms. With a presence in 24 countries, RES focuses on maximizing investments in renewable energy, also venturing into energy storage and green hydrogen.
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