Field Service Engineering

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.

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. Preventive Maintenance

Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities to maintain system performance and reliability:

Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on:

Medium voltage transformers

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

Communication networks

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

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)

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

10+ years of experience in energy asset management, operations, or engineering

Strong knowledge of energy infrastructure (e.g., Experience with asset management software (e.g., SynaptiQ, SAP, Maximo, Power BI, etc.)

Experience with international portfolios or utility-scale renewable projects

Familiarity with ESG and sustainability metrics related to asset performance

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

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related technical field

Technical degree with equivalent field experience in power generation or solar O&M

NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Technician

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety

Capability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions

Potential to walk long distances across solar sites

Willingness to travel between solar sites as required

Ability to work on-call rotations for plant outages or emergencies

The Field Service Engineer position will be based remotely, with travel, up to 90% of the time in the Syracuse area

GSPP offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k and paid time off.