PM Field Service Technician S2 - Energy Storage

2 Minutes ago • 2-4 Years • Facility Management • $56,160 PA - $72,800 PA

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 scheduled preventative maintenance on BESS equipment, and aiding in the inspection, testing, and repair of utility-scale power and controls equipment. Responsibilities include interpreting schematics, troubleshooting installations, performing electrical tests, and configuring protocols. The technician will also support management in vendor oversight, work order execution, and inventory management, while maintaining clear communication with the team.
Must have:
  • Responsible for site safety and utilizing Fluence safety management systems.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on BESS equipment and related assets.
  • Aid in inspection, testing, and repair of utility-scale power and controls equipment.
  • Execute technical tasks: interpret single-line drawings, troubleshoot BESS installations, perform electrical testing, troubleshoot control wiring, configure TCP/IP and Modbus protocols.
  • Support management in managing 3rd party service vendors for O&M services.
  • Assist with creating, reviewing, approving, and executing work orders and accurate inventory management.
  • Meet timelines, schedules, scopes of work, quality assurances, troubleshooting, and work orders completion.
  • Maintain open communication with supervisors, engineers, and managers.
  • HS Degree and 2-4 years of experience in electrical or renewable energy industries.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills related to electrical troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings and follow company QC/testing procedures.
  • High level of attention to detail and focus on proper documentation.
  • Ability to adapt to extreme hot/cold environments and manage time effectively.
  • Willingness to work overtime/weekends as needed.
  • Hold or obtain OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, and CPR certifications.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to assigned sites within the region.
  • Able to operate company vehicles; current driver’s license with good DMV record.
  • Physical ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb ladders/steps, and lift at least 50 lbs.
Good to have:
  • Bidirectional inverters
  • 1500VDC and 630 VAC systems
  • Substations experience
  • Electrical testing equipment (meggers, multimeters)
  • Managed Ethernet Switches
  • Media Converters (Fiber & Serial)
  • HVAC & Chiller systems operations & maintenance
  • Torque tools
  • Thermal Imaging tools

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 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 PML/PMM in managing multiple 3rd party service vendors in the safe execution of O&M services across contracted BESS projects.
  • Assists the PML/PMM with creating, reviewing, approving, and executing work orders and accurate inventory management, data collection, and summary reports.
  • Held responsibility 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 of 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, read and interpret schematic drawings, and have 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 630 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 to assigned sites within the region
  • Able to operate company vehicles both on site as well as on public roads and highways. Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV record.
  • Requires ability to physically bend, stoop, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb ladders/steps, and lift at least 50 lbs

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