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Field Service Technician - Solar

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Job Description

Do you desire to be part of an exciting, emerging industry with an opportunity for great personal experience and growth? Cypress Creek is seeking an enthusiastic individual to play an important role in this fast-moving, nimble solar development and financing company.

Currently, we have an opening in the Carrizo Springs, Texas area for full-time Field Service Technician.

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

The Role

CCR is seeking a highly motivated candidate with utility solar experience to perform required preventative maintenance activities on solar PV systems. The Field Service Technician will also respond to corrective maintenance cases to troubleshoot, test, and repair PV systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Conducting on-site routine maintenance, service, trouble shooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
  • DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
  • Maintaining the vehicle, tools, meters and truck stock
  • Creating service reports and maintaining spare parts inventory
  • Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
  • Create operability and major issue/downtime reports

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • NABCEP Certified Installation Professional
  • 4+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications and monitoring
  • 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
  • Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
  • 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

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

  • Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
  • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; hard hat, arc flash protection, safety glasses, hearing protection)
  • 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

We value strong teamwork and dedication to detailed execution in a fast-paced startup atmosphere. Cypress is seeking an enthusiastic, self-starter to play an important role in a fast-growing solar development company.

We provide a stable and professional work environment. If you would like to become part of our future and are looking for a growth and longevity, then please submit your resume for employment consideration.

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

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