About this role
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of BESS systems and components. Sr. Technician will ensure that the CAMS work order system is fully utilized throughout the BESS projects for planned and corrective maintenance
- Able to replace/install hardware, inverters, monitoring equipment and any other component within the BESS site.
- Perform electrical testing using appropriate PPE procedures.
- Schedule with OEM, ROC, and BOP, any required State of Charge Balancing and periodic battery system performance testing.
- Identify and initiate OEM warranty claims as required for corrective repair work and spare parts
- Prepare reports, if needed to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts
- Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with company safety policy.
- Attend training sessions on equipment provided by the manufacturer and approved by the manager.
- In the performance of duties, use equipment and resources in accordance with instructions provided by the company.
- Maintains adherence to Company policies, quality, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices.
- Carry out any other tasks delegated by the company.
- 30% overnight travel
- Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with company safety policy.
Qualifications and Skills
- Certificate of training on EPC Power Conversion Systems
- Electrical knowledge/training experience of at least three years
- Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting BESS systems preferred, but related applicable experience is acceptable.
- Must have good organization, communication, analytical, planning, time management, and customer service skills.
- Communicate internally, with customers, and local participants respectfully verbally and in writing.
- Must be flexible, be able to adapt to new situations, practice self-discipline, and have high integrity.
- Lift objects weighing 30 pounds.
- Climb and descend stairs and ladders. Work outdoors, potentially in extreme weather conditions. Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
- identify Arc Flash requirements and wear personal protective equipment.
- Must have the flexibility to work during weekends and be always available on call.
- Competent skills using Microsoft office applications like Outlook, Excel, Word
- NFPA 70e, Substation Level I &II, First Aid/CPR
- Able to certify as Thermal Image user within 12 months
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive inclement weather.
- Must be on call at scheduled times to respond to emergency call outs
Other Desirable Skills
- Valid certificates of training from CATL Battery Storage Systems (BESS) and EPC Power Conversion Systems (PCS) manufacturers.
- Licensed Master Electrician in Texas
- Perform the commissioning of equipment depending on the degree of maintenance needed.
- Valid certificates of training for HV/MV switching and substation work
- Certified in Thermal Imaging and analysis
- Remote monitoring experience with Fractal, Indie or other vendors