BESS Field Service Technician – Hunter Valley

Fluence; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Hybrid work

Parental leave

Phone allowance

Performance bonus

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a BESS Field Service Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, and field service on high‑voltage energy storage systems across Hunter Valley and Sydney areas. Travel to project sites and collaborate with contractors to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will troubleshoot, interpret schematics, and support commissioning activities while employing strict safety standards and OEM software tools in a dynamic renewable energy environment.

Qualifications

• Current A-Class Electrician Licence with HV experience.
• Experience in energy, renewables or battery storage.
• Strong knowledge of HV switching and electrical safety standards.
• Proven troubleshooting ability in technical environments.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, service manuals and docs.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs and field service on BESS and HV/MV/LV systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with diagnostics and tools.
• Conduct HV switching in line with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Maintain maintenance, switching, permit, and technical records.
• Identify system issues to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
• Support commissioning activities including testing and validation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders for safe operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Communication

Education

A-Class Electrician Licence

Tools

OEM software

Monitoring platforms

Job description

Fluence is seeking a BESS Field Service Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, and field service on high‑voltage energy storage systems across Hunter Valley and Sydney areas. Travel to project sites and collaborate with contractors to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will troubleshoot, interpret schematics, and support commissioning activities while employing strict safety standards and OEM software tools in a dynamic renewable energy environment.