Job Posting: Lead Service Technician
Company: SunVest Solar's Subsidiary (Rethink Electric)
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a Lead Service Technicianto play a pivotal role in supporting the O&M needs of our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects.
About SunVest:
SunVest’s mission is to cultivate access to renewable energy for a sustainable America. We are a rapidly growing leader in renewable energy with expertise across the energy transition value chain, including development, construction, financing, and operations. SunVest is advancing an industry-leading pipeline of nearly 2 gigawatts of development projects, with a growing portfolio of assets under management expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2025. SunVest is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, in the dynamic West Loop neighborhood. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.
Position Overview:
The Lead Service Technician at Rethink Electric is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the company’s portfolio of solar assets to ensure optimal production and efficiency. This role involves providing mentorship to service technicians, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The Lead Service Technician will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to guarantee the smooth operation and high performance of all systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Mentorship: Provide on-site leadership and guidance to Service Technicians and Apprentices, ensuring all maintenance and repair activities adhere to industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies. Research and implement best practices for preventive and corrective maintenance to enhance system performance. Collaborate with utilities, facility personnel, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure the best service outcomes for Rethink Electric’s portfolio.
- Technical Expertise: Troubleshoot and resolve issues across DC electrical systems, inverters, AC components, and communications/Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), ensuring optimal system performance.
- Maintenance and Repairs: Perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on photovoltaic (PV) systems, addressing electrical and mechanical issues that impact production. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies while conducting maintenance. Review key project documentation to effectively manage the solar asset portfolio.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in the work order management system. Submit detailed reports on system performance and activities, providing sufficient information on tasks completed and follow-up actions required. Keep inventory levels up to date by tracking spares and parts used during maintenance.
- RMA Process Administration: Administer the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process for defective or damaged components by liaising with the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Ensure the timely and accurate submission of RMA requests and collaborate with the Asset Management team to track and manage all ongoing RMA claims.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in commercial solar, including commissioning and maintaining solar PV systems.
- Proven electrical troubleshooting skills, with expertise in DC electrical systems, inverters, and AC components.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations for solar energy systems.
- Excellent leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to guide a team of Service Technicians and Apprentices.
- Strong organizational and reporting abilities, with experience in work order management systems.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively with various stakeholders, including clients, utilities, and service providers.
- Experience managing the RMA process and handling OEM communications for defective components.
We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
