What You Can Expect
As a Specialized Maintenance Field Service Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of ENGIE’s renewable energy assets. You will be responsible for providing onsite technical support related to project commissioning, system inspections, troubleshooting, equipment repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. These assets include wind turbines, solar photovoltaic systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and medium- to high-voltage substations. Your work will directly contribute to optimizing asset availability, enhancing operational performance, and upholding ENGIE’s rigorous standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

This position reports to the Director of Operations (Augmented Maintenance and High Voltage Support) and includes responsibilities across reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance disciplines. You will ensure the continued safety and functionality of inverters, battery storage systems, solar panels, and medium-voltage equipment.

In this role your key responsibilities everyday will be:

• Support daily operations and long-term maintenance of ENGIE’s BESS, solar, and wind assets across various sites
• Perform hands-on technical work on power conversion systems (inverters), BESS units, DC electrical systems, solar arrays, and medium-voltage transformers
• Respond to unplanned maintenance needs and support preventive and predictive maintenance tasks across multiple sites
• Assist with system commissioning and troubleshoot equipment both onsite and remotely
• Enforce compliance with all safety protocols, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Conduct routine site inspections using specialized tools such as hot sticks, arc-flash suits, voltage detectors, and oil sampling kits
• Generate accurate documentation for all work performed, including daily logs, maintenance reports, and equipment updates
• Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors and vendors to ensure high-quality, timely, and safe execution of work
• Support the implementation of upgrades, technology enhancements, and other site improvement initiatives in collaboration with engineering teams
• Assist in training team members and contractors on equipment operation and safety practices
• Utilize digital systems and software for managing work orders, procurement, and inventory tracking
• Support electrical maintenance, testing, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage systems during emergencies and planned outages in substation environments

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of a two (2) year technical diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls (or equivalent military, trade school experience); Original Equipment Manufactures “OEM” training plus five (5) or more years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• At least two (2) years of hands-on experience in solar generation, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), wind generation, utility-scale power plants, or substation maintenance
• Experience with equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and routine operations in renewable energy environments
• Familiarity with major OEM systems such as Sungrow, Tesla, CATL, Power Electronics, Rizen, or BYD is preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, power systems, and medium-voltage (up to 34.5 kV) equipment operations. Higher voltage experience strongly desired (up to 345KV)
• Electrical testing knowledge of substation and collection system components desired but not necessary
• Transmission and Distribution electrical system experience desired but not necessary
• Ability to safely perform switching operations and isolate MV transformers and breakers
• Knowledge and experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures; switching and tagging experience is highly valued
• Capability to troubleshoot and maintain OEM control systems and interface with SCADA and plant control systems
• Willingness and ability to obtain a Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) certification within 12 months of hire

Additional Details

• While your primary location will be preferably based at an operational site, this role requires regular travel to other ENGIE facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada, often with short notice and extended durations
• Flexibility to be on-call and respond to plant emergencies, with the ability to work independently in remote locations
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 85% of the time
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; ability to drive to site locations
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;
• The position consists of 30% work indoors and 70% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions

Compensation
Hourly Range:  $36.00 – 55.17 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.  

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

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.   
 
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