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Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. · 1 day ago

Field Service Technician - PV

Albuquerque, NM

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$36/hr - $40/hr

3+ years exp

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. is a globally recognized renewable energy company specializing in solar solutions. The Field Service Technician role involves troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and commissioning support of photovoltaic inverters and ancillary equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficient operations.

EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of technical assignments involving the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of string and central solar inverter and/or BESS Systems, PCS, batteries, and ancillary equipment

Perform general troubleshooting and diagnosis under Sungrow’s maintenance and repair guidelines

As needed, support and perform pre-commissioning (with and without grid emulator) and commissioning of solar inverters and BESS systems within schedule and work plans

Additionally, for those on O&M capacity, perform Preventive Maintenance and other Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) activities per the contract

Investigate solar plant issues such as DC array grid faults, inverter design issues, and utility grid transients. For BESS positions, these investigations may also involve SOC checks and module /component-level troubleshooting, replacement of electrical/electronic parts, SW version updates, etc

Provide feedback to the engineering and project team on possible mechanical and electrical design improvements

Lead upgrade/rework projects (software and hardware) in the field and interact with customers to explain the project's technical scope and manage work schedule and commitments

Work with customer SCADA engineers to set up systems communication and parameters involving Sungrow’s controllers and F&G systems as needed

Accurately describes troubleshooting sequences and procedures which they have observed

Identifies and documents basic mechanical and electrical issues and problems

Performs basic corrective maintenance

Create/modify Field Service procedures for safety troubleshooting and maintenance if required

When using contractors on sites, act as the Lead to ensure the contractors submit daily activity reports and JSA reports and work follows Sungrow standards and expectations

Prepare and submit own Daily Activity Reports and Daily JSA Reports

Work independently in the field and with Design Engineers to resolve high-level technical issues, support the investigation of the root cause for technology applications for complex projects

Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistic, financial, and program management disciplines to maintain the solar plant operations

Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures

Completes documentation in a timely and organized fashion

Follow level-appropriate standard operating procedures

Own creation and submission of all field paperwork and documentation for full compliance with site documentation and project requirement

Serve as a safety second if needed

Qualification

Solar InvertersBESS SystemsPower ElectronicsOSHA 10 CertificateNFPA 70e CertificateMicrosoft OfficeTechnical Problem SolvingSafety PracticesJob Hazard AnalysisTest Equipment UsageCommunication Skills

Required

Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Computer Science Discipline from an accredited university or college

3 plus years of overall experience in a technical field

2 years of experience in solar inverters or BESS

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Motivated self-starter with complex problem-solving abilities

A ‘completer-finisher' taking accountability for ideas from inception to delivery in an environment that requires robust metrics to confirm the success

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of partners, senior managers, and subject matter experts

Must possess the ability to work with test equipment and hand tools as required

Must be able to closely follow instructions and pre-established procedures/SOP to perform the ductions of the job

OSHA, NFPA70A, Electrical Safety

Experience and/or certification with MV transformers a plus

OSHA 10 certificate within 12 months of date of hire

NFPA 70e certificate within 12 months of date of hire

Strong demonstration of workplace safety practices

Understands and follows a Safety Plan

Comprehend Job Hazard Analysis and conduct level-appropriate Job Hazard Analysis

Designated as Authorized Person for LOTO

Compliant with environmental safety requirements

Can utilize and inspect appropriate safety and fall protection equipment