PV Field Technician

ENGIE North America Inc.

Position:
Operations and Maintenance Photovoltaic Field Technician

Location:

San Diego, California

• Maintain performance of each photovoltaic project subject to performance guarantees.
• Respond to trouble tickets in a timely fashion, troubleshoot and take corrective action, and maintain service reports.
• Develop work scopes for service work orders on repairs that require subcontracted assistance.
• Perform scheduled annual preventive maintenance services for PV systems.
• Use field mobile application to perform field activities and keep accurate records.
• Review annual preventive maintenance service reports to identify issues that require follow‑up corrective action, provide feedback to the PV O&M Manager, and plan corrective action for scope of work.
• Perform corrective repair services of PV systems as directed by the O&M Manager.
• Maintain detailed expense records for all service calls including parts costs, tools, mileage, and timekeeping using company‑provided software tools.
• Create and refine reporting systems for summary and status to management.
• Perform re‑commissioning and site inspections as needed.
• Comply 100% with all safety requirements.
• Adhere to all required federal, state, and local laws/statutes applicable to this role.

• Must be a State Certified Electrician Inside Wireman Journeyman.
• 5‑7 years of experience with PV design, installation, and/or maintenance.
• Collaborative and communicative: work closely with the PV O&M manager for daily tasks and directions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to electrical apprentices.
• Ongoing communication with O&M Manager of field activity status.
• Understand and obey safety requirements of the NEC electrical code, NFPA 70, and OSHA 30.
• All project work must abide by the O&M and/or performance guarantee contract terms, including customer safety, DOJ Livescan, and site access terms.
• Analytical skills: review PV system performance reports and troubleshoot under‑performance issues and outage problems at customer sites.
• Technical requirement of commissioning, troubleshooting solar electrical generation systems, and monitoring communication equipment.

• Right to work in the U.S. is required; no employer sponsorship for U.S. residency or work authorization.
• Up to 90% travel, with occasional overnight stays.
• Valid driver’s license required to travel from office to off‑site customers.
• Ability to work outdoors and on rooftops.
• Occasionally move around inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more regularly; occasional lifting in excess of 70 lbs required.
• High attendance and punctuality required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
• Computer proficiency (personal computer, calculator, etc.).

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero‑Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient, and more accessible to everyone. Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future.

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