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Field Support Specialist (Eastern Region)

SOLV Energy


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 38 - 50
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry designing building and maintaining utility scale solar battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Field Support Specialist will provide advanced corrective maintenance troubleshooting and repair support across multiple solar facilities. This role functions as a regional technical resource supporting escalated technical issues non-conformance items and complex system-level failures while traveling extensively throughout the assigned region.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite and will require travel throughout the Eastern region. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working

  • Able to perform all essential Solar Field Service Technician Level II or Level III job responsibilities

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting corrective maintenance testing and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision

  • Serve as a regional technical resource for corrective maintenance activities NCS items and escalated troubleshooting issues across multiple sites

  • Travel extensively (approximately 75 percent) to support corrective maintenance activities throughout the assigned region

  • Perform detailed electrical testing troubleshooting and repair of low medium and high voltage systems including inverters combiners trackers MV equipment and substation-adjacent components

  • Utilize system monitoring applications SCADA and plant data to diagnose system-level and equipment-level issues

  • Support root cause analysis efforts and provide technical recommendations to prevent repeat failures

  • Coordinate with site personnel Field Service Leads OCC Project Management Teams and other internal stakeholders during corrective maintenance activities

  • Accurately account for time materials and corrective actionsexpendedin the performance of job responsibilities

  • Maintain a high standard of documentation including detailed work orders corrective action reports NCS closeout documentation and technical summaries

  • Operate service equipment safely andmaintainrequired records related to equipment and systems

  • Understand follow and communicate safety regulations site-specific procedures and work controls

  • Support training and technical knowledge sharing with site technicians as needed during corrective activities

  • Assess safety concerns and exercise Stop Work authority when conditions warrant

  • Assess and suggest improved processes collaborate onnew technologies and coordinate with managementregardingimplementation of improvements

  • Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture

  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent Vocational or Technical School training a plus

  • Associates Degreeor Certificate in Electronics Electrical Technology or Mechanics preferred

  • Minimum three years of experience in utility-scale solar and/or a related electrical power industry

  • Strong corrective maintenance and troubleshooting backgroundrequired

  • Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices

  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment

  • Strong working knowledge of utility-scale solar systems protection devices control systems power supplies loads conductors inverters transformers and balance-of-plant equipment

  • Strong working knowledge of DC electrical theory and advanced troubleshooting methods for safe and effective work within photovoltaic (PV) arrays

  • Ability to troubleshoot network communications and telemetry-related issues

  • Familiarity with substation operations including switching plans one-line diagrams field drawings and as-built documentation

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics one-lines wiring diagrams field drawings and as-built documentation

  • Strong computer operation skills including CMMS system monitoring applications and standard office software

  • Demonstrated ability to produce clearaccurate and thorough technical documentation and reports

  • Valid OSHA 10 certificationrequired(OSHA 30 preferred)

  • Valid NFPA 70E Safety Training certificationrequired

  • Inverter Field Application Specialist (FAS) certifications or other relevant electrical certifications are notrequired but are considered a strong plus

  • Substation training and/or certifications highly recommended

  • Remain current in all safety and technical trainings

  • Effective verbal and written English language communication skills

  • Effective organizational and time management skills especially in a multi-site support role

  • Ability to work independently at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat cold inclement weather)

  • Ability to work on an on-call basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)

  • Ability to travel extensively (approximately 75 percent) including overnight and extended assignments

  • Valid drivers license satisfactory driving record and ability tooperatecompany vehicle

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

  • Occasional exposure to weather harsh outdoor environment vibration dust and fumes electric shock radiation toxic or caustic chemicals

  • Requires frequent stooping bending crouching reaching handling finger dexterity sitting standing walking and lifting 50 lbs. or more

  • Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance hear talk andpossessdepthperception

  • Occasional climbing and carrying proximity to moving mechanical parts working in high exposed or difficult to access places

  • The noise intensity level may be high

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse equitable and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin or ethnicity mental or physical disability veteran status parental status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical dental vision basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our companys 401(k) plan and are provided vacation sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$38.72 - $50.34

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees or received through our website or career portal will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J12780

If youre interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future join the SOLV Energy Team.


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