BESS Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The PPM BESS Field Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities and associated balance-of-plant equipment. The Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, testing, alarm and event review, and maintenance documentation across electrical, controls, communications/SCADA, auxiliary, and mechanical systems.

The position may be filled at different experience levels based on demonstrated competency, technical knowledge, electrical qualifications, and ability to work independently. Work involving energized equipment, medium-voltage systems, or switching may only be performed by personnel who are specifically trained, qualified, and authorized.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform work in accordance with OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E principles, applicable regulations, and Strata safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in effective job briefings, identify and communicate hazards, use required PPE, and exercise stop-work responsibility when unsafe conditions exist.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout, electrical isolation, and energized-work controls within the limits of individual training, qualification, and authorization.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on BESS equipment and associated balance-of-plant systems.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and support repair of battery systems, Power Conversion Systems, switchgear, transformers, auxiliary AC and DC systems, HVAC, fire detection and suppression interfaces, controls, protection systems, SCADA, networking, and communications equipment.
• Review alarms, event records, operating trends, and equipment status to identify abnormal conditions, isolate faults, and support safe restoration.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, communications, and balance-of-plant issues using OEM diagnostic tools, technical documentation, monitoring systems, and electrical test equipment.
• Interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring and control drawings, procedures, and OEM manuals to support maintenance and safe work planning.
• Use appropriate tools and test equipment, including multimeters, insulation-resistance testers, low-resistance ohmmeters, clamp meters, and thermal-imaging equipment.
• Verify repairs and document as-found and as-left equipment conditions after returning equipment to service.
• Write and perform switching orders when qualified and authorized under Strata’s switching program to establish electrical isolation boundaries and support safe restoration.
• Support commissioning, recommissioning, functional testing, point-to-point verification, system modifications, and punch-list resolution.
• Coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting activities with supervisors, Remote Operations, engineering, OEMs, vendors, contractors, utilities, and other support personnel.
• Support vendor and contractor field activities, including work-area coordination, safety alignment, scope verification, and collection of service and closeout documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely CMMS records, including work orders, inspection results, test records, photographs, material usage, corrective actions, and equipment status.
• Collect technical information required for warranty claims, engineering review, recurring-failure analysis, and contractual reporting.
• Maintain assigned tools, test equipment, spare parts, materials, and company property in serviceable condition.
• Provide task guidance and technical support to less-experienced technicians or contractors when assigned and qualified.
• Support emergency response and Emergency Action Plan activities within assigned training and responsibilities.
• Maintain site readiness, equipment-area cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Participate in on-call coverage and travel to other operating facilities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Responsibilities:
• Participate in environmental compliance programs, inspections, and administrative recordkeeping.
• Support and maintaining compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Assist with environmental incident response and mitigation activities as required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in utility-scale PV, BESS sites (balance-of- plant/controls/communications), substations, or equivalent industrial electrical/power systems with directly transferable skills.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E principles, NESC awareness, and MV safety practices applicable to the work scope.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory, three-phase power systems, and energy storage system fundamentals appropriate to the role.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings/schematics and OEM manuals.
• Proficiency with test equipment and tools used in electrical maintenance (multimeters, insulation testers, IR camera/thermography tools, etc.).
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms, maintenance reporting tools, and ability to learn additional software/platforms as required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to coordinate with technicians, supervisors, vendors, subcontractors, and support teams.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to travel for extended duration to remote project sites.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. overhead repeatedly.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction and ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to wear full complement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

About Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management. 

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it. 

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future. 

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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