O&M Technical Coordinator (CAISO)

Overview

esVolta, LP is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and our projects are helping to transition the nation's electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.

esVolta is independently owned, and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and a 25+ GWh in the development pipeline.

We are headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors. esVolta is an innovative industry leader in development, design, construction, financing, and management of utility scale energy storage projects.

At esVolta, every employee makes an impact on the company's growth and profitability, every day. We have a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.

About The Role

We are seeking individuals to join as O&M Technical Coordinator (CAISO) to support the operation, maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) assets operating within the CAISO market. The primary purpose of this role is to provide remote and on-site technical and operational support across assigned assets. The role supports troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, vendor management, warranty administration, commissioning activities, and operational readiness efforts to improve asset performance and availability.

This position serves as a key extension of the O&M Manager and works closely with Asset Management, Operations Engineering, Field Operations, HSE, Compliance, OEMs, contractors, service providers, and Scheduling Coordinators supporting CAISO operations. This is not a primary site operator position; however, periodic travel to project sites is required to support troubleshooting, inspections, commissioning, testing, vendor oversight, corrective action verification, and other operational readiness activities.

This position reports to the O&M Manager (CAISO), who retains management and oversight of our CAISO fleet of resources, including portfolio priorities, maintenance strategy, reliability performance, vendor management, and overall asset availability. The O&M Technical Coordinator serves as the primary execution and coordination resource supporting maintenance activities, technical issue resolution, documentation management, and field follow-through across assigned assets. This role interfaces regularly with Asset Management, Operations Engineering, Field Operations, Commercial Operations, HSE, Compliance, OEMs, contractors, service providers, and Scheduling Coordinators supporting CAISO operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day technical and operational activities across assigned CAISO battery energy storage assets.
• Review alarms, fault logs, SCADA trends, EMS data, and service reports to support troubleshooting, issue resolution, and reliability improvement efforts.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) activities, including vendor scheduling, work tracking, documentation management, and follow-through closure.
• Support troubleshooting of utility-scale BESS equipment and plant systems, including battery systems, PCS equipment, EMS, SCADA, communications, and protection and controls systems.
• Coordinate OEM, contractor, and service provider activities, including warranty administration, field service mobilization, corrective actions, and technical escalations.
• Support CAISO operational readiness activities, including outage coordination, telemetry readiness, maintenance scheduling, and related operational documentation.
• Maintain asset records, warranty logs, equipment histories, inventory tracking, RMAs, and other operational documentation within company systems.
• Frequent travel to project sites as needed to support inspections, troubleshooting, commissioning activities, testing support, vendor oversight, and corrective action verification.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and post-COD operational readiness activities to improve knowledge continuity and long-term asset performance.
• Support internal reporting, compliance documentation, audit preparation, and continuous adherence to esVolta safety policies and procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in utility-scale power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, commissioning, field service, controls, SCADA, industrial electrical systems, or operations and maintenance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, operations, or related field is required.
• Experience supporting assets operating within CAISO is required.
• Experience supporting Powin-integrated utility-scale BESS platforms strongly preferred; familiarity with Dynapower PCS, EPC Power PCS, Sungrow PowerTitan 2.0, or comparable utility-scale energy storage technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with outage coordination, telemetry systems, SCADA communications, and utility-scale operational workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and OEM technical documentation.
• Experience supporting compliance documentation, audit preparation, and evidence retention practices.
• OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, LOTO/JHA, or equivalent utility-scale safety training.
• years of experience in utility-scale power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, commissioning, field service, controls, SCADA, industrial electrical systems, or operations and maintenance.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant utility-scale, industrial, or military technical experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting maintenance planning, maintenance execution, commissioning, field service, or technical operations activities.
• Working knowledge of utility-scale BESS equipment and plant systems, including battery systems, PCS/inverter systems, transformers, switchgear, protection and controls, SCADA, EMS, and communications systems.
• Experience reviewing alarms, fault logs, event histories, and operational data to support troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Experience working directly with OEMs, contractors, service providers, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills, including the ability to manage multiple open issues and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with CMMS and asset management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid drivers license is required.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Harvey) to improve efficiency, quality, and responsiveness of work, while applying sound judgment and appropriate oversight.

Compensation, Location & Benefits

The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.

$120,00020%

• 401(k) program with 6% match
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Medical, dental and vision care benefits
• 20 vacation days, 5 sick days and 9 observed holidays

This position is classified as remote within the continental United States (international work is not permitted); however, periodic travel to company offices, project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis.

Candidates based in California are strongly encouraged to apply - Willingness to travel to CAISO sites (estimated 30%) is required.

esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However you identify or whatever your path here, we encourage you to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.