Motive Workforce is partnering with an innovative energy technology company to hire an experienced Operations Engineer to support the deployment, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS).
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems in the field. You'll work directly with customers while collaborating with engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability. If you're comfortable working independently, troubleshooting power systems, and supporting critical energy infrastructure, we'd like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Coordinate fleet deployment, scheduling, dispatch, and retrieval of mobile energy systems.
Perform commissioning, startup, and operational testing of battery energy storage systems.
Verify electrical connections, grounding, and site readiness before system startup.
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize fleet uptime.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, battery, and power electronics issues in the field.
Serve as the primary technical escalation point for customer support and field operations.
Operate and validate system controls, operating modes, and state transitions.
Maintain detailed service documentation, maintenance records, and performance data.
Communicate technical findings and status updates with customers and internal engineering teams.
Participate in an on-call support rotation.
Travel to customer sites throughout the region as needed. (up to 50%)
Qualifications
Experience supporting battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, UPS, or similar power systems.
Hands-on experience with commissioning, startup, field service, or operations.
Strong troubleshooting skills involving power electronics and electrical systems.
Experience working safely on 480V or higher electrical equipment.
Ability to read electrical drawings and perform quality electrical terminations.
Experience using SCADA, controls software, or energy management platforms.
Strong customer communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Knowledge of electrical safety standards and field service best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with inverters, DC power systems, portable power, or microgrid technologies.
Familiarity with Modbus or industrial communications protocols.
Experience with fleet management or remote monitoring platforms.
Basic programming experience with Python, MATLAB, Julia, or similar tools.
Background in fast-paced startup or emerging technology environments.
Certifications related to battery systems, electrical safety, or heavy equipment operation.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a team developing next-generation energy infrastructure and work directly on advanced battery storage technology deployed in real-world applications. You'll have a direct impact on product performance, customer success, and the future of distributed energy systems.
Annual Salary: $125K - $150K
Numbers & Facts
Location
Long Beach, CA
Salary
$125,000–$150,000 Per Year
Skills
Acceptance Testingunmatched
BASIC Programming Languageunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Customer Escalationsunmatched
Customer Service Operationsunmatched
Distributed Computingunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electronicsunmatched
Emerging Technologyunmatched
Energy Managementunmatched
Fleet Managementunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Julia Programming Languageunmatched
MATLABunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
On Callunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
RMONunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
SCADA Softwareunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Startupunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
System Start-Upunmatched
System Validationunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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