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SOLV Energy

NICX Technician (Remote)

OR · Remote

$19.75 - $27/hr

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing ... Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment,and variable site conditions. * Requires ...

SOLV Energy

NICX Technician (Remote)

San Diego, CA · Remote

$21 - $28.75/hr

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing ... Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment,and variable site conditions. * Requires ...

Mission Hospital

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Known as the birthplace of the California Citrus industry and home to both the famous Mission Inn ... Rich in history and outdoor adventures to discover, the mild climate allows Riverside's residents ...

Outova

Commercial Sales Manager

Carlsbad, CA · Remote

$150K/yr

... Industry Ready to grow your career with a leader in outdoor living? Artificial Turf Supply, a ... Realistic first-year earning potential of up to $150,000+ Remote / In-Field - Manage your own ...

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Remote roles in the outdoor industry often involve unique challenges, such as maintaining effective communication with field teams, managing work-life balance across different time zones, and staying connected to the outdoor community without regular in-person interaction. Successful professionals address these challenges by leveraging collaborative digital tools, setting clear expectations with their teams, and prioritizing regular virtual check-ins. Additionally, many remote outdoor companies encourage periodic in-person retreats or field visits to foster team cohesion and a strong connection to the industry’s mission.

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To thrive in a remote outdoor industry role, you generally need a solid understanding of outdoor products, market trends, and relevant sales or marketing experience, often supported by a degree in business, environmental studies, or a related field. Familiarity with digital collaboration tools, CRM systems, and e-commerce platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently are vital soft skills for success in a remote environment. These skills and qualities enable effective team collaboration, customer engagement, and productivity despite physical distance from colleagues and clients.

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Remote outdoor industry jobs are positions within the outdoor recreation and adventure sector that can be performed from a location outside of a traditional office or worksite. These jobs often focus on roles such as marketing, sales, customer service, writing, digital content creation, and administrative support for outdoor brands, gear companies, and adventure organizations. While some roles may require occasional travel to outdoor locations or industry events, the core tasks can typically be completed from home or any remote setting. This flexibility makes them ideal for individuals passionate about the outdoors who seek a work-life balance or the ability to travel. Common employers include outdoor gear brands, adventure travel companies, and non-profit organizations promoting outdoor activities.
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NICX Technician (Remote)

SOLV Energy

OR • Remote

$19.75 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

SOLV Energy rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

This role involves supporting the network and communications pre-commissioning and commissioning process to ensure the devices communicate properly during hot commissioning.
This role is fully remote with regular travel to various job sites. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essentialfunctions;it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Interpretand Implement site specific commissioning plansand adhere to schedules.

  • Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance,SCADAto ensure alignment on commissioning activities.

  • Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance testing, functional testing, and reliability testing of allcommunicationssystems.

  • Ensure all commissioning activitiescomply withindustry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the commissioning process to ensureoptimalperformance ofSCADA andsite communications systems.

  • Prepare detailed commissioning reports, documenting test results, issuesencountered, and corrective actions taken.

  • Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.

  • Assistssite commissioning personnel in establishment of the Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensuring compliance with its provisions.

  • Utility scale solar power plants testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States

  • Fiber installation and testing

  • Ethernet installation and testing

  • Serial communications installationand testing (Modbus, DNP,etc)

  • SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning

  • Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.

  • NETA and IEEEstandards asrelated to utility scale solar generation,ie. Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specificcomponenttesting

  • Understands the commercial performance of power plants

  • Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organizationrequirementsa plus.

  • Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation a plus.

  • Familiarity with testing of mechanical andsolid staterelaying systemsa plus.

  • Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, and drive

  • Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

  • Leads byexample toshow that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.

  • Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct at risk behaviors.

  • Adheres to and ensures all site team membersunderstandsstandard operating procedures.

  • Leads and supports the site team in technical,qualityand safety,utilizingsystem in place.

  • Ability toUtilize, inspect, and understandproperusage of Personal Protective Equipment.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • A minimum of3-5years of experience in commissioning utility-scale solar power projects.

  • Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.

  • Strong knowledge ofnetworking and communications systems.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

  • AbilitytointerpretElectrical and Mechanical Drawings/ Schematics

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

Physical Demands and Environmental Condition:

  • Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment,and variable site conditions.

  • Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.

  • Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, andpossessdepthperception

  • Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places

  • Occasional extended work hours/ potential for overnight work.

  • Potential for extended travel/ remote work

  • The noise intensity level may be high

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$101,363.00 - $121,635.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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