Senior PV Field Tech

Engie


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 42 - 57
Posted on: 14 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What You Can Expect

At ENGIE we believe the energy transition starts with people who show up every day ready to make a difference. As a Senior PV Technician youll help keep solar systems operating at peak performance across our Midwest portfoliosupporting reliable clean renewable energy generation for our clients.

This is a field-based multi-site role responsible for the preventative maintenance troubleshooting and repair of a diverse fleet of solar assets supporting commercial rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems up to 5 MW.

You will work across a portfolio of operating assets (no residential work) diagnosing issues restoring performance and ensuring systems operate safely and reliably.

This is not a stationary role you will support sites primarily across Illinois with travel throughout the Midwest. Youll gain exposure to a variety of operating environments while building deep expertise in system performance root cause analysis and field-based problem solving.

You will serve as a trusted technical partner to clients communicating findings and recommending solutions to maintain system performance.

What You Will Do

Youll spend most of your time in the field performing preventative maintenance troubleshooting and repair work to restore performance and improve reliability across multiple sites. Youll also partner with clients and the Regional Service Manager to communicate findings recommend solutions and document completed work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to trouble tickets in a timely and efficient manner
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and repair activities on PV systems
  • Troubleshoot system issues including inverters arrays and communications equipment
  • Service and update networking DAS and related hardware/software
  • Develop work scopes for repairs that require subcontracted support
  • Review preventative maintenance reports identify follow-up corrective actions and partner with the Regional Service Manager on execution plans
  • Maintain detailed service documentation including parts tools mileage time and expenses using company systems

What Youll Bring

  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience supporting commercial industrial or utility-scale PV systems (installation only or residential only experience is not sufficient for this role)
  • Strong understanding of electrical and safety standards including NEC NFPA 70 and OSHA 10
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose PV system performance issues including root cause analysis across arrays inverters and communication systems
  • Experience monitoring system performance data and identifying underperformance faults and outages
  • Working knowledge of commissioning maintenance and repair of solar generation systems including networking and DAS/SCADA components
  • Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining strong communication with clients peers and leadership including clear documentation of findings and recommendations
  • Experience working within O&M or performance-based service agreements with a strong focus on safety compliance and site access requirements
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical findings and recommendations

Additional Details

  • Field-based role requiring frequent travel (90% (day travel) with up to 50% overnight stays) toclient sites primarily within Illinois with occasional support in MN and WI and other regions if operational needs require support
  • Company vehicle provided; valid U.S. drivers license clean driving record required
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
  • Ability to work in a field environment including rooftops and exposure to varying weather conditions
  • Could involve some lifting / up to 50 lbs and perform physical field work
  • Must meet attendance expectations and manage multiple assignments with accuracy

Compensation

Hourly Range: $42.00 - $57.00 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.

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 thats not all were 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 isnt just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition were leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable efficient and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

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We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

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What You Can ExpectAt ENGIE we believe the energy transition starts with people who show up every day ready to make a difference. As a Senior PV Technician youll help keep solar systems operating at peak performance across our Midwest portfoliosupporting reliable clean renewable energy generation fo...

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