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Job Description
Battery Storage Technician
About the Site
The Battery Storage sites range from the Phoenix area to Yuma. Sites include Desert Star 10mw, El Sol 50mw, Paloma-Cotton Center 34mw, Gila Bend 32mw, Hyder 30mw, Foothills 35mw and Yuma Solar/BESS 70/70mw.
Position Overview
As a Battery Storage Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining Battery Storage project sites. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) help balance the supply and demand of energy. BESS work by timing their charging and discharging with the demands of the grid.
Responsibilities
Perform routine mechanical, electrical maintenance and inspections on associated equipment
Wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a battery storage facility and associated equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components
Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment
Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods
Required Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent required
One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder
Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight
Effective communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
10% travel
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Skills
EPA certification preferred
Commercial HVAC experience
Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.
Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems
Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics
Proficiency with MS Office suite
Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, bonus, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
