Field Service Technician

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 IPP.

Currently, we have one opening in Kiowa, CO area for a full-time a Field Service Technician. 

The Company 

Cypress Creek Solutions delivers operations and maintenance services for utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the United States. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Cypress Creek Energy, our team of more than 100 professionals manages over 8.6GW across 28 states for both the Cypress Creek fleet and third-party asset owners. Every project is monitored 24/7 from our NERC-registered Control Center. We are a safety-first team that takes pride in reliable performance and long-term partnerships. We hope you will join us. 

Cypress Creek Solutions is the operations and maintenance arm of Cypress Creek Energy, one of the largest solar and storage portfolio owners in the United States. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Cypress Creek Energy, our team of more than 100 professionals manages over 8.6GW across 28 states for both the Cypress Creek fleet and third-party asset owners. We monitor every project around the clock from our NERC-registered Control Center, and we hold ourselves to a high standard on performance and community stewardship. If you want to do skilled work that keeps real infrastructure running, we hope you will join us. 

The Role

CCE is seeking a highly motivated candidate with utility-scale 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 ensuring they are following safe practices while working

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Conducting on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting 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
•   Respond on-call for emergencies as directed by your supervisor

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

•  NABCEP Certified Installation Professional
•  3-4+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications and monitoring
• Hold and maintain a valid Class A Journeyman Electrician License; ensure all work complies with local, state and national electrical codes and safety standards
•  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
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

•  Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
•  Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
•  Positive project team attitude
•   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.

Location: The role is remote with a home base in Kiowa, CO, with the expectation of daily travel to project sites within the surrounding region. Regular in-person presence on site to required. Candidates must be comfortable with daily local travel and managing work both in the field and remote. 

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $30-$55/hour plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

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.

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scams-official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com.