BESS Field Technician 1 – Operations & Maintenance
About The Position
The BESS Field Technician 1 is responsible for supporting the safe operation and maintenance of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, working under the direction of senior technicians and site leadership. The position is accountable for executing assigned preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, maintaining site conditions, and documenting all work performed to CES standards. The technician performs all assigned work in accordance with CES safety procedures, OEM maintenance manuals, and applicable OSHA and NFPA requirements. Work is performed on and around energized medium- and high-voltage equipment, battery systems, power conversion systems, and balance-of-plant components. This is a field-based position. The technician is assigned to a project site, travels between CES locations as required, participates in an on-call rotation, and responds to alarms and equipment faults dispatched by the CES Remote Operations Center, including outside of normal business hours. The role reports to the site Lead Technician or Site Manager.
Requirements
- 0–1 years of electrical, wind, solar, construction, or industrial experience, or relevant trade school training
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Demonstrated commitment to following safety procedure exactly as written
- Ability to take direction from senior technicians and apply it consistently
- Ability to work effectively as part of a crew and communicate clearly with site leadership
- Basic computer skills sufficient to log work in a digital maintenance management system daily
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
Responsibilities
- Assist senior technicians with scheduled inspections of battery systems, power conversion equipment, and balance-of-plant components
- Support battery module and rack inspections, thermal management system checks, and DC electrical inspections
- Assist with power conversion system maintenance, including cooling systems and filter replacement
- Support medium- and high-voltage work under direct supervision, including torque checks and cable termination inspections
- Assist with infrared thermography scans of site components and connections
- Assist the crew in diagnosing faults and isolating equipment
- Support repairs on battery, power conversion, and medium- and high-voltage equipment under the direction of a senior technician
- Respond as part of the crew to alarms dispatched by the CES Remote Operations Center
- Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours response
- Perform site-wide grounds inspections, housekeeping, and general site condition checks
- Support drainage, access road, fencing, and gate upkeep
- Maintain company-provided tools, vehicles, and electronics in good working condition
- Assist with spare parts inventory counts and material staging
- Complete work orders in the CES maintenance system the same day work is performed
- Take clear photos and record readings, serial numbers, and fault codes when issues are found
- Provide accurate equipment and work status to the Lead Technician and the Remote Operations Center
- Participate in daily tailboard meetings and job hazard analyses (JHA) before any work begins
- Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures without exception
- Wear and maintain required PPE, including arc-rated clothing, for every task that requires it
- Work to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site-specific EHS requirements
- Understand and support the site Emergency Response Plan
- Exercise stop-work authority
- Report every near miss, incident, and unsafe condition, no matter how small
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
