BESS Maintenance Specialist- Solar

Title: BESS Maintenance Specialist – Solar Company: Tampa Electric Company State and City: Florida – Mulberry Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days POSITION CONCEPT The Maintenance Specialist – Battery & Energy Storage System (BESS) is primarily responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and administration of industry best‑practice approaches to cost‑effectively achieve the highest level of performance from Tampa Electric’s commercial and utility‑scale BESS facilities, while providing maintenance support for the other solar facilities. Responsibilities include supporting tracking, leading effective inspection, monitoring, environmental compliance, and preventative maintenance (PM) programs for BESS and solar facilities, and maintaining a reliability predictive modeling tool. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead troubleshooting and repairs of commercial and utility‑scale BESS system equipment; perform and document all PM strategies; support all BESS facilities, fire detection and suppression systems, solar facilities, collector station design/equipment review, health, criticality, risk assessments, inspection, monitoring, testing, performance, safety, environmental, and maintenance requirements; include contractor support and documentation as required by the Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP). Participate in BESS system startup and commissioning planning (scoped single line diagrams, develop check‑out database, conceptual system testing plans); assist construction supervision with quality control, ensuring construction meets design requirements and that field changes meet or exceed TEC standards; ensure test procedures are followed and documented. Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive data collection and predictive modeling tool for commercial and utility‑scale BESS facilities to optimize performance, safety, protection of equipment, and O&M costs. Assist with tracking, analyzing, and reporting of reliability metrics for commercial and utility‑scale battery energy storage facilities. Assist in the facilitation of root‑cause analysis for BESS and solar facilities; assist in facilitation and tracking of resulting action plans to maintain system performance. Perform other duties as assigned by the BESS Engineer or performance coach. EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Commercial and/or utility BESS training. Preferred: Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic engineering technology, or related field from an accredited university. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Preferred: Certification in BESS systems or equipment. EXPERIENCE Required: Minimum 5 years of work experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position, including maintenance of commercial/utility‑scale BESS systems, electrical system technologies, and implementation. College degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience: 2 years with an Associate’s degree; 3 years with a Bachelor’s degree. Preferred: 5 years of experience with utility‑scale BESS systems, electrical system technologies, and utility‑scale solar. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Required: Sound understanding of commercial and utility‑scale BESS and solar generation, medium‑voltage systems, transmission, distribution or substation principals, materials and applications; working knowledge of reliability‑centered maintenance practices, continuous improvement practices, and power generation practices used in electric utilities; knowledge of work‑management systems in power generation; ability to organize, lead, and resolve technical and process problems; good project management, time management, and communication skills. Preferred: Working knowledge of utility‑scale BESS systems, solar tracking systems and arrays, distributed control systems, SharePoint, and web development/maintenance skills. WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, irregular hours, overtime, and possible holidays. PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS Must be able to work in dusty and hot environments; ascend and descend ladders and stairs; walk (sometimes on uneven surfaces); bend; and drive as needed. The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a baseline medical examination as part of pre‑employment screening once an offer is accepted; a pre‑employment drug screening, and a background check (education, employment, criminal, and motor‑vehicle records). Benefits Package Competitive salary; 401(k) savings plan with company matching; pension plan; paid time off; paid holiday time; medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; tuition assistance program; employee assistance program; wellness programs; on‑site fitness centers; bonus plan and more! Storm Duty Requirements Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services during emergencies. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies and disasters to maintain service to our customers. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company’s rules and procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c) ADA Policy It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970. Application Accommodations Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed. Pre‑employment Physical Exams Pre‑employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr