Lead BESS Technician

Core Responsibilities

• Leading crews of 5–40+ technicians.
• Supervising subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Planning daily work activities and project execution.
• Managing customer expectations and field communications.
• Training and mentoring junior technicians.
• Maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Electrical troubleshooting using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers (Megger), power quality analyzers, and thermal imaging equipment.

Core Experience

• 5+ years of leading teams or supervising experience.
• 6+ years of electrical proficiency relating to medium to high voltage electrical systems and components is required.
• 6+ years of experience in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), mission-critical electrical infrastructure, hyperscale and enterprise data centers, and UPS systems are required.
• Electrical and mechanical construction and commissioning.
• Refrigeration system troubleshooting experience with CRAH and CRAC equipment and commercial/industrial HVAC systems.
• Military experience with backgrounds in electrical power generation, industrial maintenance, nuclear operations, avionics, telecommunications, power distribution, shipboard electrical systems, HVAC, or other mission-critical technical disciplines.
• Candidates should possess one or more of the following certifications:
  • OSHA 30 (OSHA 10 minimum)
  • NFPA 70E
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
  • NETA Certification
  • NICET Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Electrical Journeyman License
  • Electrical Contractor License (where applicable)
  • State Electrical License

Physical/Work Environment:

• This is a travel position-travel will be required for FOUR to SIX weeks at a time. A per diem will be provided when traveling.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license for at least a year.
• Work possible rotating shifts (100% travel is required for this position).
• Prolonged standing and working in ergonomic challenging positions.
• Varied climates based upon locations.