Photovoltaic Field Technician

Located in the Southern California Region, the Photovoltaic (PV) Technician will be responsible for preventative maintenance and troubleshooting  of a large number of solar projects.

These are smaller scale projects  typically public works projects located throughout the Southern California Region. Electrical Safety and Driving Safety are extremely important in this role. 

This role will require your investment in safely training and developing assigned Apprentice Electricians into safe productive Journeyman Electricians. Our work is predominately prevailing wage work.

What you’ll do:

• Comply 100% with all safety requirements
• Must adhere to all required federal, state and local laws/statutes, as applicable to this role
• Maintain the performance of each photovoltaic project subject to performance guarantees
• Respond to trouble tickets in a reasonable timely fashion
• Troubleshoot and take corrective action and maintain service reports
• Develop work scopes for service work orders on repairs issues that require subcontracted assistance
• Perform scheduled annual preventative maintenance services for PV systems
• Use of field mobile application to perform field activities, and accurate record keeping
• Review annual preventative maintenance service reports to identify issues that require follow up corrective action.  Provide feedback to the Reginal Service Manager and plan the corrective action for scope of work
• Perform corrective repair services of PV systems as directed by the Reginal Service Manager      
• Maintain detailed expense records for all service calls including parts costs, tools, mileage, and timekeeping utilizing company provided software tools
• The position must utilize as well as create and refine reporting systems for summary and status to management
• Perform re-commissioning, and site inspections as needed
• Other tasks as assigned by manager

What you bring:

• Must be a State Certified Journeyman Electrician
• 4+ years of experience, experience with PV design, installation, and/or maintenance        
• The position must abide by and understand the safety requirements of the NEC electrical code, NFPA70 and OSHA 30
• Collaborative and communicative:  The position must work very close with the  Regional Service Manager for daily tasks and directions
• Provide on-the job training to Electrical apprentices
• On Going communication with Regional Service Manager of field activity statues
• All project work must abide by the O&M and/or Performance Guarantee contract terms.  Specifically pertaining to the maintenance to be performed on customer sites with respect to customer safety requirements, DOJ Livescan and site access terms and conditions
• Analytical skills:  The position requires reviewing PV system performance reports and troubleshooting under-performance issues as well as outage problems at customer sites
• Technical requirement of commissioning, troubleshooting of solar electrical generation systems, and monitoring communication equipment

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Up to 90% travel (day time travel), with occasional overnight stays
• Requires safe operation of a company vehicle-- Valid State Issued Driver’s license required
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use a company computer
• Working Environment
  • Ability to work outdoors and on rooftops
  • Field environment and occasional office environment, may be exposed to different weather elements
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone. 

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy!  ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions.  Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future.  Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.  ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• Salary Range: $35.82 – $54.90 USD, hourly 
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors 
• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.  

Your talent acquisition partner can share more specific information regarding the salary for the position based on the work location. 

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