Catalyzing a cleaner future.
At ESS (NYSE: GWH), our mission is to accelerate global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, long-duration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere its needed. As more renewable energy is added to the grid, long- duration energy storage is essential to providing the reliability and resiliency we need when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing.
Our technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications. Established in 2011, ESS Inc. enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions. For more information visit www.essinc.com.
ESS is looking for a motivated, hard-working System Integration Technicians to join our team. This person is responsible for constructing and integrating plumbing, electrical, and sub- assemblies of large battery systems. The ideal candidate is someone who adaptable and understands the culture, the rigor, and the challenges of a start-up environment.
What youll do at ESS.
- Construct, assemble, and leak check PVC plumbing assemblies.
- Construct and install electrical conduit and junction boxes.
- Connection of cables to other electrical assemblies per schematics.
- Use hand or powered tools for the construction and assembly of PVC plumbing and electrical parts.
- Operate drill press, miter saw, grinders, table saw etc.
- Set up, operate, and maintain test equipment per pre-defined procedures to evaluate performance of assemblies and record results.
- Work with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to improve system assembly process and quality.
- Perform in-process quality control inspections per pre-defined procedures to ensure the quality of the work performed and the functionality of the components and/or modules.
- Maintain clean working environment.
What you bring to the table.
Minimum requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to follow job required Standards and Safety Protocols, per pre-defined processes.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and procedures.
- Ability to prepare and terminate cables.
- Familiar with data collection and entry.
- Ability to take and follow detailed notes.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a small, dynamic team.
- Ability to fluently read and write English, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to wear Personal Protection Equipment according to OSHA rules and regulations.
Wed love to see:
- MS Excel skills
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with dynamic daily priorities.
- Experience in new-product introduction and scale to manufacturing.
Physical Demands.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Warehouse/ manufacturing environment.
Benefits of working at ESS.
In addition to the value of working with and helping grow a global reaching clean technology, ESS offers Company assisted medical, dental and vision, 401k with Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), a generous PTO accrual, and 8 paid holidays.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are open to considering every qualified candidate who is eligible and legally authorized to work in the United States on a full or part-time basis, without need for sponsorship.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.