Special Projects Solar O&M Technician (Level 3)

Energy Support Services, a New Energy Equity company, keeps solar and energy storage systems safe, reliable, and producing clean power. As our Special Projects O&M Technician (Level 3), you will serve as the premier technical field expert in our Special Projects division. You will work independently in high-voltage environments without direct supervision, leading complex inspections, specialized engineering project executions, advanced troubleshooting, and critical system diagnostics. In this role, you will own your project sites, oversee subcontracted labor, and directly mentor and train the next generation of technicians. You will follow a transparent Field Tech Development Pathway with clear, capability-based advancement to Technician Level 4. Pay: $75,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Travel Notice: This position requires up to 75% travel on short notice, including flexibility to work outside traditional business hours. WHAT WE OFFER - Bonus: Up to an 8% performance bonus paid out annually. - Equipment: Company truck, company credit card, vehicle maintenance card, tools, and equipment provided. - Apparel: Company-provided PPE and Fire Resistant clothing kit provided (including bibs, jackets, pants, and shirts). - Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company pays 80% of health insurance premiums, plus a 401(k) with up to a 7.5% company match. - Time Off: Paid time off accrued each pay period, 120 hours per year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), and 200 hours (10+ years), plus 11 paid holidays. - Family: 8 weeks of paid parental leave. - Insurance: Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance at one times your annual salary. - Growth: Company-paid certifications and training, including OSHA, NFPA 70e/70b, FAA Part 107, and the O&M Tech course series. - Pathways: A transparent Field Tech Development Pathway with defined advancement to Technician IV, progression based on demonstrated capability, not tenure. - Education: Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually for approved educational programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Safety & Leadership - Promote and lead by example in establishing a culture of safety in all aspects of special project work. - Safely perform approved hazardous electrical energy control procedures and select the exact PPE required for each task. - Create, review, and execute advanced Hazardous Electrical Energy Control procedures, including PLOTO and LOTO Switch plans for management approval. - Act as work leader for Pre-Job Briefs, Job Safety Analysis, Personal LOTO, and switch plan LOTO. - Identify, mitigate, and report hazardous situations immediately. Special Projects Execution & Maintenance - Assist the Director, Special Projects in the planning and execution of special projects, ensuring strict adherence to project procedures, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. - Lead comprehensive visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections, testing, and advanced preventative maintenance of various commercial, industrial, and utility-scale PV and energy storage systems. - Conduct advanced preventative maintenance tasks, including infrared thermography, insulation resistance testing, and I/V curve tracing. - Conduct on-site work observation, quality assurance inspections, and provide technical direction when required. - Oversee and support subcontracted labor and junior technicians on-site to ensure work meets quality, performance, and safety standards. Diagnostics & Project Support - Use Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) to identify system performance issues and conduct in-depth system diagnostics. - Independently diagnose and troubleshoot complex system, grid integration, and operational issues, operating safely in 600Vac and 1500Vdc environments without direct supervision. - Support the Director, Special Projects in the tracking and communication of project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and the development of technically accurate c…