Communications Field Technician

Do you want to be part of the solar revolution that is transforming the energy landscape? Do you have a passion for making our environment better for this generation and the ones that follow? Does working for a young, fast paced, growing company that is leading the way into new markets sound exciting to you? Come join us as we take on new challenges and help build a better tomorrow. Our mission is clear: to reshape the energy landscape, delivering value to our clients and partners while benefiting our communities and society at large. Let's make a difference together. Join our team.

SUMMARY

Nexamp is seeking a Communications Field Technician to join the Asset Management Team. The Communications Field Technician will be working closely with the Nexamp Energy Center. The NEC monitors our solar and storage assets seven days a week, and provides monitoring and data analysis to maintain the fleet in top operating condition, generate revenue, and maximize community solar distributions. The NEC requires a dedicated communication specialist to keep fleet communications online and data flowing. This position will report to the Director, Service. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support commissioning of data acquisition system equipment to establish communications conductivity.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to assess break and fix options remotely and determine follow-on actions.
• Work with field teams to trouble shoot and resolve communications issues on site.
• Identify and onboard partners in all regions to support installation and service.
• Work with cellular providers to implement technology to better serve Nexamp power plants.
• Research and implement new technology to upgrade current and future installations.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented, and a team player.

Key qualifications include:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience within cellular communications.
• Skilled at communicating with various field equipment using protocols such as TCP/IP and Modbus.
• Possesses networking skills, basic understanding of VPNs, IP addressing, and subnets.
• Experience with hard line and cellular networks, M2M cellular modems, routers, gateways, antennas, and signal boosters.
• Understanding of Windows OS components and prior experience with Linux.
• Ability to work safely outdoors, possibly on ladders, roofs, and near electrical production equipment found on solar arrays.
• Preferred understanding of electrical meters, power, voltage, amperage, and ability to work a multimeter. Candidate should be able to use electrical tools, cable crimping tools, and occasionally power tools.
• SCADA systems and programming experience preferred.
• Skilled at directional antenna use, and cellular signal troubleshooting and improvement.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is building the future of energy, so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

PERKS & COMPENSATION

Not only will you get to work with a group of innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes: our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance starting day one; Flexible Paid Time Off and Holiday PTO; Commuter Benefits, Cell Phone Reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment, headquartered in Boston, MA with a fun, collaborative, downtown office! We provide healthy snacks, coffee, yoga sessions, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that the Company requires all individuals in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  “Fully vaccinated” means that the individual can provide acceptable proof that the individual has received, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the individual’s start date, either the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.  Vaccines must be authorized and/or approved by the FDA.  Individuals needing an exemption to this requirement due to medical, disability-related, or religious reasons may request an exemption.  The Company will engage in an interactive process to determine if an exemption to this requirement as a reasonable accommodation is appropriate.

NEXAMP VALUES AND MISSION

Building the future of energy so it is clean, simple and accessible.

Nexamp is building the energy infrastructure of tomorrow and reinventing the way people interact with the electricity that powers their lives. By deploying a distributed network of locally sourced clean energy, we seek to reduce the negative effects of climate change. Our team’s diverse experience drives innovation from the ground up and with a singular passion: to deliver an accessible and sustainable energy future for all.