Battery Storage Technician

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Salary $70,000 – $90,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a major U.S. renewable energy producer, handling project development, financing, and operations. Our focus is on delivering utility-scale clean energy to support energy security, grid resilience, and climate change goals. We have developed over 5 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage projects and operate more than 2.7 GW across 27 sites. It is backed by leading energy transition investors.

Why join us?

• Great benefits!
• Industry leader!
• Room for career growth!

Job Details

Summary

As our PV/BESS Technician, you will operate and maintain a project near Mojave, CA, performing tasks such as commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and ensuring contractor safety and quality, with some travel required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair of DC, low voltage AC, data acquisition, and meteorological station PV system components, including grounded circuits.
• Tests to be performed by a PV Technician include but are not limited to Open circuit voltage; Operating DC; I-V curves; Power Meter verification; Megger Test; and Resistance test.
• Perform preventive maintenance on PV systems to include thermography of low and medium-voltage equipment.
• Audit third-party systems as directed for potential safety concerns, quality of work performed, and possible improvement opportunities.
• Identify, coordinate, and observe contracted workers performing troubleshooting and repairs for item 1 above, medium voltage equipment, and other troubleshooting and repairs.
• Document time, material, expenses, and maintenance records in O&Ms computer-based maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Complete assigned training and qualification requirements within a specified time frame, including meeting or exceeding minimum test score requirements.
• Prepare reports and communicate to site management the results of maintenance activities.

Education & Experience

• Practical knowledge of electrical systems, solar electric systems, and their components.
• Knowledge of building and structural construction techniques.
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot system failures, including ground faults.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Journeyman or licensed industrial electrician preferred.
• Certified inverter training by Power Electronics preferred.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Practical experience with electrical wiring and basic construction practices required.
• Technical/science/engineering degree or experience with energy systems preferred.
• Experience with metering and test equipment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical, I&C, and mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• OSHA 10 and CPR qualification preferred.

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