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Field Service Technician

Cypress Creek Renewables
Posted March 4, 2025

Richmond, Virginia

Solar Energy

Full Time

Job Description

The Field Service Technician at Cypress Creek Renewables is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on utility-scale solar photovoltaic systems, ensuring safe practices while conducting on-site repairs and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
  • Perform DC and AC testing including polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, and I-V curve tracing
  • Maintain the vehicle, tools, meters, and truck stock
  • Create service reports and maintain spare parts inventory
  • Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
  • Create operability and major issue downtime reports
  • Respond on-call for emergencies as directed by your supervisor

Requirements

  • 3-4 years of experience in PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications and monitoring.
  • NABCEP Certified Installation Professional.
  • Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems.
  • Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection.
  • Experience in all aspects of PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
  • Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found.
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design construction practices.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • OSHA 10 HR Training.
  • NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in workplace.
  • Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.
  • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
  • Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
  • Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

Benefits

  • 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days
  • 11 observed holidays
  • 401 k Match
  • Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
  • Wellness stipend
  • Family planning stipend
  • Generous parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Phone Bill Reimbursement
  • Fully expensed company travel
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Company Swag

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