BESS Tech 1- Midway/Panoche

Summary

The Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Technician I is responsible for the safe installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of BESS facilities. This role ensures reliable system performance through preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The BESS Technician I plays a crucial role in supporting the integration of renewable energy, maintaining grid stability, and ensuring plant reliability. 

Primary Duties

·         Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on batteries, inverters, transformers, cooling systems, auxiliary systems, and electrical connections.

·         Conduct routine inspections, testing, and calibrations of electrical and mechanical systems.

·         Maintain accurate equipment files, logs, schematics, and drawings.

·         Support inventory control, including forecasting, ordering, and tracking spare parts.

·         Troubleshoot and repair equipment BESS equipment, including motors, generators, switches, control systems, wiring, communications, and storage batteries, up to and including 1500VDC and 1000VAC.

·         Safely repair, replace, and clean equipment such as Batteries, Power Conversion Systems (PCS), and auxiliary components.

·         Ensure all work complies with plant operating manuals, engineering standards, and preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.

·         Maintain responsibility for site safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), outage coordination, and preparation of tags and documentation.

·         Administer and issue Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Permits, and Safe Work Permits.

·         Accurately complete required forms, reports, work orders, and job safety analyses.

·         Operate hand tools, power tools, testing devices, forklifts, and other site equipment safely and effectively.

·         Collaborate with other technicians, O&M staff, and remote operations personnel to ensure system reliability.

Additional Duties

·         Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of non-BESS plant equipment.

·         Perform administrative functions including shipping, receiving, and inventory management.

·         Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering staff to resolve equipment issues.

·         Support commissioning, startup, and testing of new BESS systems as needed.

·         Participate in required training and maintain compliance with certifications.

·         Provide weekend, on-call, and overtime coverage as required.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Relationships

·         Report to the O&M Manager

·         Works closely with other technician positions and remote operations personnel

Job Qualifications:

·         Education

o   High school diploma or equivalent required.

o   Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related technical field preferred.

o   Equivalent military training or industry certifications will be considered.

·         Experience

o   3 years of experience in BESS operations, construction, commissioning, or related power plant/industrial maintenance.

o   Experience with high-voltage electrical systems, power electronics, or renewable energy systems is strongly preferred.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance.
• Able to perform routine mechanical maintenance on equipment, determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  Able to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
• Able to organize work with attention to detail and focus on designated tasks despite interruptions and distractions.
• Able to analyze problems and situations and construct logical, practical and consistent solutions.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to function as a productive and positive team member.
• Computer software proficiency.

·         Must be available to work extended hours, at any plant location as neededincludingweekend coverage on a rotational basis, overtime, and cover for absences and emergencies as needed and required; travel requiring overnight stays will be required occasionally.

• Able to understand and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of power plant maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret P&IDs, write routine reports, solve potential problems, make competent decisions in emergency situations, clearly communicate tasks and training of other personnel.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Including using stairs, climbing ladders, and routinely carrying and moving up to 50 pounds during 12-hour shifts. In addition, must wear protective equipment in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, full or half-faced respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.).  Work with hazardous materials may be requiredSafety

Safety is a core value of MRP and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property.