Job Overview:Fleet Field Services Manager - RenewablesPosition SummaryThe Fleet Field Services Manager - Renewables leads field fleet service for Primoris Renewable Energy projects, including utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS) and wind. The role manages the field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel who keep heavy equipment, pile drivers, material handlers and rolling stock running on site.
Fleet's customer is operations. This manager keeps installation crews producing: equipment ready when they need it, safely, with every dollar spent like it's our own.
Detail
Company
Primoris Services Corporation
Segment
Energy - Renewables
Department
Fleet Services
Reports to
Sr Fleet Field Services Manager - Energy
Direct reports
Field mechanics, service writers, parts personnel (Renewables)
Travel
80%
FLSA status
Exempt
Location
Field-based; travel to renewable project sites nationwide
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesField service on renewable sites- Manage day-to-day field fleet service on solar, BESS and wind projects from mobilization through demob.
- Plan mechanic coverage, service trucks, fuel/lube support and parts based on each project's equipment list and schedule.
- Lead repairs on renewables equipment: pile drivers (e.g. Vermeer, GAYK), telehandlers, rough-terrain forklifts, skid steers and compact track loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, rollers, trenchers, cranes, water trucks, UTVs, light towers and generators.
- Oversee rolling stock repair: pickups, mechanic and service trucks, water trucks, tractors and trailers.
- Respond to breakdowns quickly and make repair-in-place, swap-out or rental calls to protect pile and module install production.
- Make sure preventive maintenance is completed on schedule in the field, using PM stats from the Sr Service Manager, PM Compliance.
- Manage high-volume small equipment fleets (UTVs, light towers, generators) common on large solar sites.
Service writing and parts- Make sure service writers open, update and close work orders accurately with labor, parts and meter hours.
- Make sure parts personnel stock the right site inventory and order parts through the Gearflow process, working with the Segment Parts Coordinator.
- Track field repair costs, vendor and dealer work, rental returns and warranty claims.
Operations partnership- Work daily with site superintendents, project managers and equipment coordinators on equipment needs.
- Attend project kickoffs and weekly meetings to plan fleet support ahead of the work.
- Communicate equipment status, downtime and repair timelines clearly to operations.
Safety, compliance and people- Enforce Primoris safety rules, PPE, lockout/tagout and safe work practices on site.
- Make sure equipment and rolling stock meet DOT, OSHA, EPA and customer requirements, including SWPPP and spill prevention for fueling and fluids.
- Hire, train, coach and evaluate field fleet personnel.
- Report KPIs and status to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager - Energy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position reports to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager - Energy.
- Direct reports: field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel assigned to Renewables field services.
- Supervises crews across multiple project sites at the same time.
- Has authority to hire, train, discipline and recommend termination, consistent with Primoris HR policy.
QualificationsEducation and certifications- High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training in diesel or heavy equipment technology preferred.
- ASE, OEM (CAT, John Deere, Vermeer, etc.) or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
- OSHA 30 preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Experience- 7+ years of heavy equipment repair experience.
- Rolling stock repair experience (light- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers).
- Experience supporting utility-scale solar, BESS or wind construction preferred, including pile drivers and material handling equipment.
- 3+ years supervising mechanics, service writers or parts personnel.
Knowledge and skills- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, undercarriage, electrical and Tier 4 emissions systems.
- Working knowledge of pile drivers, telehandlers and compact equipment used on renewable sites.
- Ability to multitask and manage several sites, crews and priorities at once.
- Fast, sound decision-making under production pressure.
- Comfortable with work order systems, telematics, Microsoft Office and mobile tools.
- Clear communicator with operations and field crews.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Physical Demands, Travel and Work Environment- Travel: 80%, including overnight and extended stays at remote project sites; travel by vehicle and air.
- Lifting: Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, walk large sites on uneven ground, climb onto equipment, kneel and crawl for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, mud and dust.
- Exposure to heavy moving equipment, noise and fumes; required PPE must be worn at all times.
- Long days and extended schedules typical of renewable construction; available for after-hours breakdowns.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check and DOT physical (if applicable), and comply with Primoris and customer safety and drug & alcohol policies.
Success MeasuresSuccess looks like equipment that's ready when install crews need it, at a cost we'd pay if it were our own money.
Measure
What it tracks
Safety
Recordable and lost-time incidents for Renewables field fleet personnel
Equipment availability
% of site equipment ready to work when scheduled
Breakdown response time
Hours from call to mechanic on site
PM completion
% of field PMs completed on schedule
Work order accuracy
Work orders closed with complete labor, parts and hours
Repair cost
Field repair cost per machine hour vs. budget
Operations satisfaction
Feedback from site and project leadership
Targets to be set with the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager - Energy.
Benefits:- Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
- Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
- 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
- Pet coverage for your furry friends.
- Legal assistance coverage.
- Award-winning safety programs.
