Field Service Engineer
About GS Power Partners
GS Power Partners is a developer, financier, owner and operator of distributed generation (DG) commercial and industrial and community solar projects across the United States. Since the company’s founding in 2015, GS Power Partners has been fully focused on project development in the North American DG solar sector. The company is backed by CVC DIF, a global investment firm with almost $20 billion in assets under management. The company maintains a portfolio of 300+ megawatts of operating projects, mainly concentrated in the Northeast and Midwest. GS Power Partners advances the clean energy transition through responsible investments and long-term partnerships.Position Overview
The Field Service Engineer is responsible for executing preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), troubleshooting, and repair activities across utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar facilities owned and operated by GS Power Partners. This role ensures optimal plant performance, availability, and reliability by diagnosing system issues, performing electrical and mechanical repairs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the internal O&M organization.
The position requires strong technical expertise in PV systems, medium-voltage equipment, inverters, trackers, SCADA, and balance-of-plant equipment, along with the ability to respond quickly to operational issues impacting plant generation. This position also requires up to 90% travel in the Syracuse area.
Key Position Responsibilities Include
Preventive Maintenance
Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities to maintain system performance and reliability:
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on:
PV modules and arrays
Central and string inverters
Combiner boxes and DC wiring
Medium voltage transformers
MV switchgear and reclosers
Tracking systems and motors
SCADA and communication systems
Weather stations and sensors
Conduct thermographic inspections of electrical equipment and PV arrays
Perform torque checks, insulation resistance testing, IV curve tracing, and ground fault testing
Inspect mechanical components including tracker drive systems, bearings, linkages, and foundations
Verify proper operation of plant protection systems and monitoring equipment
Maintain detailed maintenance documentation within the company’s Corrective Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Corrective Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Diagnose and repair system faults to restore plant availability:
Respond to plant alarms and performance issues identified through SCADA monitoring
Troubleshoot faults in:
Inverter systems
Combiner boxes
DC circuits
Medium voltage distribution
Tracker control systems
Communication networks
Perform component replacements including:
Inverter power stacks
fuses, relays, breakers
sensors and communication hardware
Diagnose ground faults, arc faults, communication failures, and power quality issues
Coordinate with OEM technical support when advanced troubleshooting is required
Conduct root cause analysis for recurring failures
Plant Performance & Reliability
Support performance optimization and reliability engineering:
Monitor plant performance metrics such as availability, PR (Performance Ratio), and energy yield
Identify underperforming arrays or equipment
Support corrective action plans to improve plant reliability
Participate in failure trend analysis and predictive maintenance initiatives
Recommend system improvements to enhance operational efficiency
Safety & Compliance
Ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance:
Follow all company HSE policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and electrical safety protocols
Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) prior to maintenance activities
Maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company electrical safety standards
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Participate in incident investigations and safety audits
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate operational records and reporting:
Record maintenance activities in CMMS
Document equipment failures and repair actions
Generate service reports and maintenance logs
Track spare parts usage and inventory needs
Provide technical feedback to engineering and asset management teams
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
10+ years of experience in energy asset management, operations, or engineering
Proven leadership experience in a technical or operational management role
Strong knowledge of energy infrastructure (e.g., solar PV, wind, storage, grid systems)
Experience with asset management software (e.g., SynaptiQ, SAP, Maximo, Power BI, etc.)
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience with international portfolios or utility-scale renewable projects
Familiarity with ESG and sustainability metrics related to asset performance
Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CMRP, ISO 55000)
3 to 7 years of experience in power generation maintenance, solar O&M, or electrical field service
Experience working with utility-scale PV plants (preferred)
Experience troubleshooting inverters, MV equipment, and SCADA systems
Education & Preferred Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related technical fieldOR
Technical degree with equivalent field experience in power generation or solar O&M
NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Technician
OSHA 30 Construction
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
Medium Voltage Switching Certification
First Aid / CPR / AED
Physical Requirements
Capability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
Potential to walk long distances across solar sites
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
Competence to climb ladders and work at heights
Willingness to travel between solar sites as required
Ability to work on-call rotations for plant outages or emergencies
Position Location
The Field Service Engineer position will be based remotely with travel, up to 90% of the time in the Syracuse area
Compensation
GSPP offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
Apply Now
GS Power Partners is a developer, financier, owner and operator of distributed generation (DG) commercial and industrial and community solar projects across the United States. Since the company’s founding in 2015, GS Power Partners has been fully focused on project development in the North American DG solar sector. The company is backed by CVC DIF, a global investment firm with almost $20 billion in assets under management. The company maintains a portfolio of 300+ megawatts of operating projects, mainly concentrated in the Northeast and Midwest. GS Power Partners advances the clean energy transition through responsible investments and long-term partnerships.Position Overview
The Field Service Engineer is responsible for executing preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), troubleshooting, and repair activities across utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar facilities owned and operated by GS Power Partners. This role ensures optimal plant performance, availability, and reliability by diagnosing system issues, performing electrical and mechanical repairs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the internal O&M organization.
The position requires strong technical expertise in PV systems, medium-voltage equipment, inverters, trackers, SCADA, and balance-of-plant equipment, along with the ability to respond quickly to operational issues impacting plant generation. This position also requires up to 90% travel in the Syracuse area.
Key Position Responsibilities Include
Preventive Maintenance
Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities to maintain system performance and reliability:
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on:
PV modules and arrays
Central and string inverters
Combiner boxes and DC wiring
Medium voltage transformers
MV switchgear and reclosers
Tracking systems and motors
SCADA and communication systems
Weather stations and sensors
Conduct thermographic inspections of electrical equipment and PV arrays
Perform torque checks, insulation resistance testing, IV curve tracing, and ground fault testing
Inspect mechanical components including tracker drive systems, bearings, linkages, and foundations
Verify proper operation of plant protection systems and monitoring equipment
Maintain detailed maintenance documentation within the company’s Corrective Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Corrective Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Diagnose and repair system faults to restore plant availability:
Respond to plant alarms and performance issues identified through SCADA monitoring
Troubleshoot faults in:
Inverter systems
Combiner boxes
DC circuits
Medium voltage distribution
Tracker control systems
Communication networks
Perform component replacements including:
Inverter power stacks
fuses, relays, breakers
sensors and communication hardware
Diagnose ground faults, arc faults, communication failures, and power quality issues
Coordinate with OEM technical support when advanced troubleshooting is required
Conduct root cause analysis for recurring failures
Plant Performance & Reliability
Support performance optimization and reliability engineering:
Monitor plant performance metrics such as availability, PR (Performance Ratio), and energy yield
Identify underperforming arrays or equipment
Support corrective action plans to improve plant reliability
Participate in failure trend analysis and predictive maintenance initiatives
Recommend system improvements to enhance operational efficiency
Safety & Compliance
Ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance:
Follow all company HSE policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and electrical safety protocols
Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) prior to maintenance activities
Maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company electrical safety standards
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Participate in incident investigations and safety audits
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate operational records and reporting:
Record maintenance activities in CMMS
Document equipment failures and repair actions
Generate service reports and maintenance logs
Track spare parts usage and inventory needs
Provide technical feedback to engineering and asset management teams
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
10+ years of experience in energy asset management, operations, or engineering
Proven leadership experience in a technical or operational management role
Strong knowledge of energy infrastructure (e.g., solar PV, wind, storage, grid systems)
Experience with asset management software (e.g., SynaptiQ, SAP, Maximo, Power BI, etc.)
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience with international portfolios or utility-scale renewable projects
Familiarity with ESG and sustainability metrics related to asset performance
Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CMRP, ISO 55000)
3 to 7 years of experience in power generation maintenance, solar O&M, or electrical field service
Experience working with utility-scale PV plants (preferred)
Experience troubleshooting inverters, MV equipment, and SCADA systems
Education & Preferred Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related technical fieldOR
Technical degree with equivalent field experience in power generation or solar O&M
NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Technician
OSHA 30 Construction
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
Medium Voltage Switching Certification
First Aid / CPR / AED
Physical Requirements
Capability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
Potential to walk long distances across solar sites
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
Competence to climb ladders and work at heights
Willingness to travel between solar sites as required
Ability to work on-call rotations for plant outages or emergencies
Position Location
The Field Service Engineer position will be based remotely with travel, up to 90% of the time in the Syracuse area
Compensation
GSPP offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
Apply Now