Lead Tool Tech Mechanic

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary technical expert for Nextracker installation tooling, tool-support workshops, and field deployment initiatives.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the delivery, setup, commissioning, calibration, relocation, and demobilization of tool-support workshops and field equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.

• Convert tooling schematics, product literature, service documentation, and safe operating protocols into actionable field instructions and corrective measures.

• Develop, review, and sustain Job Hazard Analyses, site-specific safety plans, method statements, inspection records, and EH&S documentation.

• Lead field tool-support operations in collaboration with owners, customers, subcontractors, construction teams, Field Operations, Engineering, Service, and management.

• Anticipate tooling demand, construction timelines, site specifications, staffing requirements, equipment availability, and documentation priorities.

• Offer technical guidance, coaching, and training on tool setup, safe operation, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation best practices.

• Enhance preventive-maintenance strategies, troubleshooting manuals, inspection checklists, training materials, and standard operating procedures.

• Document field observations, failure patterns, corrective actions, and lessons learned while communicating recommendations to Engineering, Product, Quality, Service, and Operations.

• Keep service records, parts usage, tool inventories, calibration logs, repair documentation, and customer communications up to date.

• Balance safety, quality, scheduling, customer commitments, and cost in field-related decisions.

• Advocate for safe work practices and adherence to federal, state, local, customer, and Nextracker EH&S regulations.

• Perform related duties and travel to customer and construction sites as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Maintenance Technology, or a related technical field preferred.

• Over 5 years of progressively responsible experience in supporting installation tooling, construction equipment, industrial equipment, field service, equipment maintenance, or a related technical environment.

• Proficient working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems.

• Ability to interpret and apply schematics and technical documentation.

• Experience in troubleshooting complex equipment issues, identifying root causes, and executing safe, durable corrective measures.

• Proven track record of independently leading technical work at active construction, manufacturing, industrial, or customer sites with changing priorities and minimal supervision.

• Experience in developing or providing technical training and mentoring less-experienced technicians.

• Familiarity with field safety practices, Job Hazard Analyses, equipment inspections, lockout/tagout procedures, and relevant EH&S requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Capability to maintain precise service, inventory, maintenance, and project documentation.

• Ability to establish and sustain effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel up to 100% as necessary.

• Availability to work extended or non-standard hours when required and support active construction sites.

• Preferred: experience with solar tracker installation tools, torque/tensioning equipment, hydraulic power units, electrical controls, calibration systems, or related renewable energy construction equipment.

• Preferred: experience with forklifts, reach forklifts, skid steers or Bobcats, scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, laser levels, transits, and other construction or material handling equipment.

• Preferred: current or previous certifications for forklift operation, aerial lift, OSHA/authorized safety training, first aid/CPR, or similar equipment and site safety programs.

• Preferred: experience supporting multi-site deployments, customer-facing field service programs, new tool introductions, or equipment standardization initiatives.

• Preferred: experience with maintenance management, service ticketing, inventory, calibration, or enterprise documentation systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care coverage.

• Dental and vision coverage.

• 401(K) participation, including company matching.

• Company paid holidays.

• Unlimited paid time off.

• Generous discretionary company bonuses.

• Life and disability protection.

• Stock compensation may be available for certain positions.