VRB Energy - Field Service Engineer
Ivanhoe Electric•Mesa, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Field Service Engineer/Technician is a hands-on role responsible for commissioning, operating, and maintaining VRB USA’s vanadium redox flow battery demonstration systems. You will be VRB USA’s primary technical presence at project sites—leading system startup and acceptance testing, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the systems operate reliably. You will also play a foundational role in developing our commissioning procedures, maintenance protocols, and field service documentation that will scale with the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR an Associate’s degree or technical certification with 5+ years of hands-on experience in field service, commissioning, or maintenance of electrical/power systems.
- Self-motivated and enjoy building teams from the ground up.
- Demonstrated experience commissioning, operating, or maintaining complex electrical or electrochemical systems (battery energy storage, power conversion, industrial process equipment, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, power electronics, and electrical safety practices
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, TCP/IP, CAN bus, RS-485) and SCADA/BMS systems
- Proficiency with electrical testing and measurement equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, meggars, thermal imaging)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
- Experience with PLC programming or configuration
- Knowledge of relevant safety and performance standards: UL 1973, UL 9540, IEC 62932, NFPA 855
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 25–40% to project sites within the U.S.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, lift 50 lbs, and work at elevation when required
- Experience working in a startup environment where you wear many hats
Nice To Haves
- Flow battery or fuel cells system experience
- Familiarity with vanadium electrolyte handling or chemical process systems (pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, piping)
Responsibilities
- Lead the commissioning of two vanadium flow battery demonstration systems, including electrolyte preparation, stack energization, BMS configuration, and system integration testing
- Execute and document acceptance testing and performance validation against project specifications
- Coordinate with the engineering team, EPC contractors, and site hosts to ensure safe and efficient system startup
- Develop and refine commissioning checklists, procedures, and safety protocols for flow battery systems
- Monitor system performance remotely and on-site, using SCADA/BMS platforms to identify and address issues proactively
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrochemical stacks, pumps, heat exchangers, piping, power conversion systems, and control electronics
- Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, mechanical, and electrochemical subsystems
- Manage spare parts inventory, field service tools, and equipment
- Maintain detailed service logs, work orders, and maintenance records
- Create and maintain commissioning reports, O&M manuals, and troubleshooting guides specific to VRB USA systems
- Collect and analyze field performance data, providing regular reports to the engineering and leadership teams
- Feed field observations and failure mode data back to the product engineering team to drive design improvements
- Support customer and site host communications as the on-site technical representative
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Fully paid health insurance
- Participation in a long-term incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
