PM Field Service Technician S3 - Energy Storage

undefined ago • 2-4 Years • Facility Management • ₹60,320 LPA - ₹76,960 LPA

Job Summary

Job Description

The BESS PM Field Service Technician (FST) performs service operations, maintenance, and support for Battery Energy Storage Systems. This role involves ensuring site safety, performing preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on various BESS equipment and related assets. The technician aids in the inspection, testing, and repair of utility-scale power and controls equipment, including interpreting schematics and troubleshooting installations. They also support the PM Manager in managing third-party vendors, work order execution, and maintaining communication with the team.
Must have:
  • Responsible for site safety by utilizing best practices and Fluence safety management systems.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on various BESS equipment.
  • Aid in inspection, testing, and repair of utility-scale power and controls equipment.
  • Interpret single-line drawings and schematics.
  • Troubleshoot BESS installations and configurations.
  • Perform electrical testing.
  • Troubleshoot control wiring and I/O racks.
  • Configure TCP/IP and Modbus protocols.
  • Support the PMM in managing multiple 3rd party service vendors.
  • Assist the PMM with creating, reviewing, approving, and executing work orders.
  • Responsible for accurate inventory management, data collection, and summary reports.
  • Responsible for meeting timelines and schedules, scopes of work, quality assurances and inspections.
  • Responsible for successful troubleshooting and repairs, and work orders completion.
  • Maintain open lines of communication to supervisors, engineers, and managers.
  • HS Degree and 2-4 years’ experience in electrical or renewable energy industries.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills related to electrical troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings.
  • Ability to follow company QC and testing procedures.
  • High level of attention to detail and focus on proper documentation.
  • Ability to adapt and work in extremely hot and cold environments.
  • Manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency.
  • Work overtime/weekends as needed.
  • Hold or able to immediately obtain certifications for OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, and CPR.
  • Willingness to travel frequently, up to 3 weeks.
  • Able to operate company vehicles both on-site and on public roads and highways.
  • Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV record.
  • Requires the ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb ladders/steps, and lift at least 50 lbs.
Good to have:
  • Experience with Bidirectional inverters, 1500VDC and 690 VAC systems, extra for substations
  • Experience using electrical testing equipment, including meggers and multimeters
  • Experience with Managed Ethernet Switches and media Converters (Fiber & Serial)
  • Experience with HVAC & Chiller systems operations & maintenance
  • Experience using Torque tools and Thermal Imaging tools to maintain/verify proper electrical connections

Job Details

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The BESS PM Field Service Technician (FST), under the general direction of the PM Lead and the PM Manager, performs all aspects of service operations, maintenance, and support for Battery Energy Storage Systems. The PM Field Service Technician will assist the PMM with site reports and other written and verbal communications between the site and the Management Team, customers, vendors, etc.

As the BESS PM Field Service Technician, you will:

  • Be responsible for site safety by utilizing best practices, building on established Fluence safety culture, and utilizing Fluence safety management systems. Utilize stop-work authority when warranted. Alert project team members immediately of issues and concerns.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on various BESS equipment and related assets (including but not limited to SCADA communications, Inverters, MV (Medium Voltage) & HV operations, HVAC, substations switching & inspections, etc.).
  • Aid in inspection, testing, and repair of utility-scale power and controls equipment, execute various technical tasks, processes, and procedures, such as: interpret single-line drawings and schematics, troubleshoot BESS installations and configurations, perform electrical testing, troubleshoot control wiring and I/O racks, configure TCP/IP and Modbus protocols, etc.
  • Support the PMM in managing multiple 3rd party service vendors in the safe execution of O&M services across contracted BESS projects.
  • Assists the PMM with creating, reviewing, approving, and executing work orders and accurate inventory management, data collection, and summary reports.
  • Responsible for meeting timelines and schedules, scopes of work, quality assurances and inspections, successful troubleshooting and repairs, and work orders completion.
  • Maintain open lines of communication to supervisors, engineers, and managers by effective use of MS Teams, emails, and other communication tools.
  • All other job-related duties as assigned.

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

  • HS Degree and 2-4 years’ experience working in the electrical or renewable energy industries within generation/operations / technical teams (solar/wind/BESS/gas/hydro/distribution).
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills related to electrical troubleshooting, reading and interpreting schematic drawings, and the ability to follow company QC and testing procedures.
  • High level of attention to detail and focus on proper documentation.

Preferred experience with:

  • Bidirectional inverters, 1500VDC and 690 VAC systems, extra for substations.
  • Using electrical testing equipment, including meggers and multimeters.
  • Managed Ethernet Switches and media Converters (Fiber & Serial).
  • HVAC & Chiller systems operations & maintenance.
  • Using Torque tools and Thermal Imaging tools to maintain/verify proper electrical connections.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to adapt and work in extremely hot and cold environments, manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency, and work overtime/weekends as needed.
  • Either currently hold or able to immediately obtain certifications for OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, and CPR
  • Must be willing to travel frequently, up to 3 weeks
  • Able to operate company vehicles both on-site and on public roads and highways. Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV record.
  • Requires the ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb ladders/steps, and lift at least 50 lbs

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