BESS Service Engineer

BESS Field Service Engineer

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Location: Seattle WA

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Salary: $100,000 - $140,000, depending on experience

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Position: Full-time, field-based

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Travel: Regular travel across Seattle and the wider United States

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An established energy-storage service provider is looking for a BESS Field Service Engineer to support utility-scale battery energy storage projects across Texas and the wider United States.

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You will be responsible for commissioning, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing Battery Energy Storage Systems, power conversion equipment and associated electrical infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

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• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale BESS installations
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• Diagnose electrical, controls and communications faults
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• Troubleshoot battery racks, modules, PCS units, inverters and auxiliary systems
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• Support system commissioning, validation and performance testing
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• Analyse alarms, SCADA information, system logs and control data
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• Test and inspect transformers, switchgear and other power-distribution equipment
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• Replace defective components and complete firmware or parameter updates
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• Produce detailed service reports and technical documentation
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• Communicate with customers, site operators, EPCs and equipment manufacturers
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• Work safely in accordance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO and site-specific procedures
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Requirements

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• Field-service experience within BESS, renewable energy, power generation or electrical power systems
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• Strong understanding of AC and DC electrical systems
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• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics and single-line diagrams
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• Experience using multimeters, insulation testers, clamp meters and diagnostic equipment
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• Strong electrical troubleshooting and fault-finding ability
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• Willingness to travel regularly and stay away from home when required
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• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
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• Ability to work independently at remote project sites
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Experience with utility-scale batteries, PCS equipment, solar inverters, transformers, switchgear or SCADA systems would be particularly valuable.

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Engineers from UPS, critical power, solar, generators, industrial electrical maintenance or high-voltage equipment backgrounds may also be considered.

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Package

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• $100,000 - $140,000 base salary
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• Overtime earning opportunities
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• Travel expenses and per diem
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• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
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• Tools, laptop and specialist test equipment
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• Medical, dental and vision insurance
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• 401(k) retirement plan
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• Paid vacation and holidays
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• Manufacturer and product training
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• Career progression within the growing energy-storage industry
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Apply now for a confidential discussion.