Field Mechanic

Your Job

DEPCOM Power is seeking a Field Mechanic to support the construction and maintenance of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the United States. In this role, you will maintain and repair fleet and construction equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable field operations. This position supports DEPCOM's In-House Construction group, which directly executes mechanical work on large-scale solar projects nationwide.

Travel: Site based role with home trip rotations (typically every 3-4 weeks)

* Location subject to change depending on business needs

Our Team

At DEPCOM Power, we design, build, and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants in the country. With a project portfolio exceeding $4 billion, our experienced team has successfully met every commercial operation date and energy output guarantee. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, we combine deep industry expertise with a long-term commitment to safety, performance, and innovation to deliver resilient energy solutions that are built to last.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and repair fleet and construction equipment across project sites to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel system issues, identifying root causes and implementing timely solutions
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and servicing to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
• Support field teams by ensuring equipment is operational and available to meet project schedules and production targets
• Safely operate tools and equipment in accordance with OSHA standards and company safety expectations
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections accurately using required systems and processes
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to source parts and materials needed for repairs and maintenance
• Assist with logistics, including pickup, delivery, and staging of equipment, parts, and materials to keep field operations running smoothly
• Perform fabrication, structural welding, and repairs on equipment and components as needed
• Adapt to changing project needs and take on additional responsibilities to support overall site performance and team success

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Previous experience performing mechanical repairs on construction or industrial equipment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems
• Ability to read and interpret maps, drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel

What Will Put You Ahead

• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and advanced mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of schematics and diagrams
• OSHA safety training and certifications
• Advanced mechanical skills and hands-on experience with tools and diagnostic equipment
• Experience with welding, fabrication, and oxy-acetylene cutting

For this role, we anticipate paying $35 - $45 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).