Solar & Bess Technician Iii

**The position will be based on Lancaster, CA.**

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Travel to energy storage facilities in local region to perform preventative & corrective maintenance
- Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining an energy storage facility
- Coordinate and manage contractors engaged to support maintenance activities
- Provide limited support for commissioning activities
- Lead/support warranty claims processes with vendors as needed.
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
- Perform work independently and in team environments
- Must express emotional intelligence and work well with others in a collaborative environment

**Desired Skills, Expertise, and Competencies**:

- Proven experience with a variety of electrical equipment and knowledge of basic IT (Information Technology) and remote communications equipment
- Experience with Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Technology or Energy Storage a plus.
- Ability to prioritize and plan preventative & corrective maintenance on energy storage equipment.
- Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and assisting in improving existing standards.
- Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization
- Maturity, professionalism, and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Self-starter, developed interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic necessary
- Detail oriented with an ability to adapt to new challenges and summarize information to support key decision makers
- Demonstrated ability to research/interpret technical documents and data
- Results oriented fixer of things, with a “do as I do” leadership philosophy
- Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Speaking and understanding Spanish and Portuguese is a plus
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company
- Maintains a current level of professional knowledge
- Focus on personal growth and team development
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships
- Supports the development of a productive work culture and resilient team.
- Desire to learn new things and teach others.

**Education / Experience**
- Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications
- Two or more years of experience as a Energy Storage O&M (Operations & Maintenance) technician
- Five (5) or more years’ experience in power generation
- Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10 and NFPA 70e Certifications
- Knowledge of NFPA 855

**Working Conditions**:

- Working outside
- Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high/low humidity areas
- Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment
- Requires use of personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
- May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals
- Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Willingness to work overtime and respond to emergencies, as needed

Pay: $32.30 - $40.38 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus opportunities

**Experience**:

- power and utility energy industry: 3 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Lancaster, CA 93534 (required)

Work Location: In person