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 Durham, NC area for a full-time a Field Service Technician. This role requires day travel (up to 4 hours) and occasional overnight travel.

The Company

As the Operations and Maintenance arm of Cypress Creek Energy, Cypress Creek Solutions supports one of the nation’s largest renewable energy portfolios, helping ensure critical energy infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably for the customers and communities that depend on it. The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth in its history, making our work more important than ever.

We believe great infrastructure starts with great people. Whether you are working in the field, supporting projects remotely, or helping solve challenges from our NERC-registered Control Center, you will be part of a team that values safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We invest in professional growth and believe some of the best learning comes from meaningful responsibility. You’ll have opportunities to take ownership, solve complex challenges, expand your expertise, and advance your career while contributing to work that keeps critical infrastructure running every day. Join us and build a rewarding career in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the energy industry.

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
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 Energy

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)