Field Service Technician (Solar Inverters)

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Job Overview

As a Field Service Technician, you will provide electrical and/or mechanical support to site teams at various locations worldwide. Your primary responsibility will be the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and modification of solar inverters. You will also assist with material control functions, ensuring efficient operation and troubleshooting of GE-supplied equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Commissioning: Carry out installation work on GE-supplied equipment and supervise/co-ordinate labor, resources, and materials as required.
Inspection: Perform inspections on GE-supplied equipment before delivery, during storage, and post-installation.
Maintenance: Carry out planned maintenance before, during, and after commissioning. Provide support during breakdowns and assist field engineers in troubleshooting.
Modifications & Upgrades: Handle panel wiring modifications, remedial work, and upgrades on GE-supplied equipment.
Support: Assist with inventory control and movement of materials on/off-site.
Flexibility: Be open to working on projects within the North American Market and internationally, requiring up to 90% travel.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:
- Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline, or
- High School Diploma/GED with at least 2 years of experience working with electrical circuits.
Travel: Ability and willingness to travel up to 90% as required.

Desired Characteristics

Electrically Qualified.
Background in customer-facing service delivery or project management within a service environment.
Strong ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients worldwide.
Ability to follow and learn defined departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
Decision-making skills regarding task completion and methods, with follow-through on outcomes.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal customers (e.g., Production, Engineers, Management).
Proficient at prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and department goals.
Ability to independently organize and arrange work efforts on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
Ability to multitask and manage various tasks consistently.
Ability to conceptualize and implement performance objectives that meet established requirements.
High degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity.
Ability to make recommendations regarding job methods and departmental improvements.