BESS Technician

Job Description

The BESS Technician will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This individual will work hands-on with electrical and controls equipment to ensure battery storage facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

The technician will work around equipment such as battery units, inverters/power conversion systems, transformers, switchgear, control systems, communications equipment, and other electrical infrastructure associated with energy-storage facilities.

Skills and Requirements

2+ years of electrical, industrial maintenance, power generation, renewable energy, or similar technician experience.

Strong electrical troubleshooting skills. Comfortable working around medium- and/or high-voltage electrical equipment.

Experience reading electrical prints and schematics. Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, controls, networking, or industrial communication systems is a plus.

Previous BESS, solar, inverter, or power-conversion experience is highly preferred. Someone from solar O&M, power generation, substation maintenance, industrial electrical maintenance, or inverter/UPS field service could transfer well.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.