What are the responsibilities and job description for the O&M Technician III - Renewable Energy (Traveler) position at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.?
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
The O&M Technician III is responsible for safely performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on renewable energy facilities to ensure reliable and efficient site operations. This role supports the long-term performance of solar and renewable energy assets through hands-on troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and operational support.
This is a full-time, site-based position requiring extensive travel across the continental United States. Travel subsistence and additional incentives are provided in accordance with company guidelines.
Responsibilities
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
- We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
- We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
- We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
- We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
The O&M Technician III is responsible for safely performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on renewable energy facilities to ensure reliable and efficient site operations. This role supports the long-term performance of solar and renewable energy assets through hands-on troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and operational support.
This is a full-time, site-based position requiring extensive travel across the continental United States. Travel subsistence and additional incentives are provided in accordance with company guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
- Respond to dispatches to sites for troubleshooting equipment malfunctions / failures.
- Document site issues and resolutions.
- Prepare timely reports.
- Record time as required in software systems.
- Participate in meetings, in person or remotely.
- Ensure that work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
- Perform work independently and/or in work crews.
- Travel to sites primarily in the Southwest as requested. Occasional long distance, overnight travel, or air travel will be required.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Two or more years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M experience.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, pulling of material weighing 50 lbs.
- Ability to squat, crawl and work in awkward positions and confined spaces
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back, visual acuity, depth, and color perception
- Knowledge of basic electrical equipment
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
- Understanding of general workplace safety and ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place
- Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills. Strong people skills
- Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all site individuals
- Strong collaborator, assisting others when necessary and appropriate
- Open and honest communication style
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with others in varying position levels
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- Ability to effectively summarize information for key decision makers
- Ability and initiative to solve problems, adding value to the company
- Strong computer and software skills – Microsoft Office programs and aptitude for learning new software programs
- Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights) as required
- Travel required as needed.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.