MaxGen - Elizabeth, NJ
posted 2 days ago
About the position
PEARCE RENEWABLES is the nations largest independent national service provider for the clean energy industry. Our business focuses on planning, designing, and constructing electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery energy infrastructure. Pearce is a specialist in the market and serves many of the major companies leading the electrification of passenger and fleet vehicles. We offer comprehensive operations and maintenance services for solar, battery energy storage, and EV infrastructure owners and operators around the United States. With over 1,800 team members, Pearce is a fast-growing leader through continuous innovation, robust growth objectives, and a reputation for safety and performance. Pearce has a central operations center and a team of nationwide, highly trained technicians to provide in-the-field O&M services for commercial, industrial, and utility customers. Learn more at www.Pearce-Renewables.com. We are searching for a skilled and motivated EV Field Service Maintenance Technician to become an integral part of our team! You will assist in maintaining, troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance of electrical components and systems related to Electric Vehicle charging stations. This key role is responsible for the onsite repair and maintenance of EV charging stations in a specific geographic region, including but not limited to site safety, electrical system maintenance/repair, site field reports, and other duties as required to maintain and operate the site within the contractual requirements properly. This role must work independently with little to no supervision and will be required to work in the field under various conditions. Evening or weekend work is rare but may be requested for emergency response. Candidates must have a strong background in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical and mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance of site equipment including OEM testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades/revisions to a broad range of EV charging station equipment, ranging from Level 2 EV chargers to DC Fast Chargers
- Perform testing on equipment, including but not limited to; insulation testing (megger testing), thermal imagery, torque tests, and performance evaluations
- Assess and troubleshoot system performance, existing power distribution systems and locate/isolate ground faults
- Assess and troubleshoot power supply data and cellular systems, related to EV chargers
- Work closely with the Planning and Scheduling team to ensure maintenance schedules are adhered to and work orders are completed accurately and on time
- Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on the job site, properly generate and complete JHA, LOTO, and other safety-related documentation as per OSHA and site-specific requirements
- Review site manuals and drawings to ensure proper service and maintenance of equipment
- Track and report accurate time spent on travel/on-site work
- Ensure reliable operation of equipment
- Accurately document deliverables according to customers scope of work
- Generate accurate site field reporting including daily work order reports with photos
- Provide total quality assurance for all work performed on-site
- Overall site cleanliness
- Communicate with internal and external customers, as required
- Generate professional service-specific reports using a work order system that can be presented to the customer
- Ensure that all issues at the site are documented in the work order system and are addressed promptly
- Planned and unplanned overtime and emergency response work may be required
Requirements
- 2+ years equivalent experience in servicing electrical power equipment in the commercial or utility energy field and/or formal electrical training
- Previous electrical testing experience, above 220 VAC, OR relevant degree or military training in a closely related field
- Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Technical knowledge of EV chargers, solar power installations, or other applicable power electronics is preferred but not required
- High school diploma or GED Equivalent
- Certified Electrician (Journeyman level) from a relevant state (preferred)
- Possess a valid state drivers license
- Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements, including LOTO, Arc Flash, JHA/JSA, etc.
