Lead BESS Technician

Job Description

This position is based at our Able Springs, TX plant.

Our Challenges

This position will involve work at multiple BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) power plants maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage (345kV and below) to 12VDC. The equipment that will need to be maintained includes: station service electrical equipment such as motors, and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems, security and battery support systems. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment as well as preventative and predictive maintenance activities for the aforementioned equipment.

The position will serve as a Lead Technician who will directly supervise day to day activity of the BESS Technicians (up to 10 personal) and coordinate/supervise contractors. This will involve daily scheduling of activities, support activities for the Supervisor/Manager, review/create work procedures, and support daily activities of Technicians by providing technical advice when needed. Attend meetings at the request of the local Supervisor/Manager and fill in when required. Keep accurate and up to date records of onsite contractor hours.

The Lead Tech reviews manuals and schematic diagrams to determine the tasks, tools, equipment and parts needed and will coordinate Plan of Days, help troubleshoot complicated issues, and oversee the day to day operations of the technicians.

Our Team

Report to the Manager of Technical Services.

Some Examples of your Activities

• Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors as defined by the EGPNA policies and handbooks
• Provide leadership to a team of up to 10 Field Service Technicians with a focus on reliability based philosophies to include executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance
• Responsible to execute daily scheduling philosophy utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by Planning with a focus on maximizing generation and also ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.
• Installs, tests, maintains and troubleshoots, and replaces BESS plant related electrical equipment.
• Perform current and voltage calculations as necessary
• Lead to perform plant related preventive, reactive, and predictive maintenance
• Lead to Initiate SAP Notifications and generate maintenance records associated with the electrical systems for the plants
• Complete reports and records associated with maintenance and repairs
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work and job specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures
• Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
• Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
• Responsible for facilitating training requirements such as tasked based certifications, safety training, and compliance training
• Effectively gather information regarding plant performance/issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues.
• Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced
• Perform a variety of administrative duties satisfying both internal and external reporting requirements.
• Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
• Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
• Read schematics to assist in troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, speed control systems, and components
• Lead documenting all work in SAP and generating feedback for Planning as necessary.
• Review completed service checklists for accuracy and maintain punch list for future work activities
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to facilitate reporting requirements
• Lead to have after-hours availability to be dispatched to site requiring immediate attention.

Who are we looking for

• 5+ year’s relevant experience in the renewable energy sector or
• 3+ years related experience and Associates Degree/Tech School Certification or
• B.S. Degree (electrical or technical) and 6 months or more of applicable experience
• Supervisory experience of field staff as a lead or foreman
• Ability to use electrical test equipment such as, DMM, meggers and multi process calibration equipment
• IR Certificate Level 1
• Ultrasound qualifications a plus
• Strong knowledge in electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact [email protected].