Field Service Technician, Utility Solar Inverters, Odessa TX

The role

The Field Service Technician commissions, troubleshoots, and repairs SMA utility inverters in the field. The role includes performing warranty repairs, maintenance, and performance data analysis across the Central region.

What you will do

• Assists with commissioning, troubleshoots, repairs and analyzes SMA America’s utility inverters in the field.
• Works with high voltage DC electricity, three phase power, and relevant software and firmware.
• Performs and maintains maintenance activities in accordance with the SMA product maintenance manual.
• Develops detailed knowledge of SMA’s utility inverter products and accessories.
• Maintains an accurate inventory count of spare parts provided by SMA.
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.

Required qualifications

• Current residence in the Permian Basin area, including Odessa, Midland, Big Spring, Andrews, Monahans, Pecos or Fort Stockton, Texas.
• At least 3 years of experience in electrical, electronic and/or network communications.
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent hands on electrical experience in renewables, oilfield, industrial, utility or military settings.
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours and a nonstandard schedule as needed.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, look, smell and see.
• Must be able to sit, reach above the shoulder, stoop, bend, squat and kneel.
• Must routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a field service environment with exposure to electrical hazards and extreme temperatures.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Experience with VFDs, drives, inverters, PLCs or SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of solar and alternative energy markets.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.

Benefits

• Company truck with fuel card, insurance and maintenance.
• Company provided tools, PPE, work clothing and safety footwear.
• Company credit card, with per diem and hotel covered on overnight travel.
• Paid inverter training at SMA headquarters in Rocklin, CA.
• Medical plan options through Aetna, plus Kaiser in California.
• SMA covers about 90% or more of medical premiums.
• Up to $1,500 a year contribution to HSA on the high deductible plan.
• $0 employee only dental and vision options.
• Short and long term disability.
• $50,000 in life and AD&D insurance at no cost.
• 16 days of PTO, increasing with tenure, plus 12 paid holidays.
• 401k plan with a 100% match up to 5%.

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
• SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind.
• Candidates who currently require or will in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.
• Candidates operating under a temporary work permit or any visa tied employment authorization are not eligible.

About the company

SMA America is the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG. It provides solar inverter technology for residential rooftops to large scale utility plants.