Lead the technical assessment of vendor qualification and approved vendor list decisions, including evaluation of cell chemistry, BMS, PCS, thermal management, and integration architecture, and support equipment procurement through product specification reviews, performance guarantee evaluations, factory audits, manufacturing walkthroughs, and monitoring of emerging storage technologies to inform strategic roadmap. Serve as Nexamp's internal subject matter expert on energy storage safety, fire protection, and code compliance, with deep knowledge and application of NFPA 855 and NEC and familiarity with UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1741, and UL 1642, while partnering with Development, Permitting, and Engineering on AHJ engagement, permitting strategy, emergency response planning, hazard mitigation analysis, and multi-jurisdiction compliance.