Battery Storage Technician

Engie; Ripon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy provider in Ripon is seeking a Battery Storage Technician. This role involves high voltage equipment handling, documentation management, and assisting with equipment training. Candidates should have a technical diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay and requires compliance with safety protocols while working in various conditions.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Bonus/incentive plan

Company vehicle availability

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in BESS or related sites.
• Proficient in using and maintaining SCADA systems.
• Valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform High Voltage switching and lockouts.
• Manage documentation and parts inventory.
• Assist with equipment operation training.

Skills

High Voltage equipment handling

Root Cause Failure Analysis

SCADA systems

Safety compliance

Electrical theory

Education

High School Diploma/GED or technical diploma

Job description

What You Can Expect

ENGIE North America is hiring a Battery Storage Technician located in Ripon, CA.

Your daily responsibilities begin with performing High Voltage (HV) switching, substation, and HV equipment lockouts and grounding tasks. Demonstrate the consistent use of Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques when solving plant abnormalities and equipment failures. You will manage documentation, update parts inventory, and as well as submit on-site status reports, including daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, and initiate work orders for equipment repairs. Perform routine inspections such as, prepare oil analysis samples, safely using tools (e.g hot sticks, multimeter, and IR Camera). Assist with equipment operation training for contractors and other site employees. Manage and coordinate work on-site between different contractors, vendors and BESS service providers ensuring quality work, is completed safely and promptly. You will also be a part of an on-call rotation for outages and emergencies; therefore, you must reside within 30 minutes of the site.

• You may be required to assist solar technicians with repairing, troubleshooting, and completing technical repair work orders for solar panels as needed
• Actively participate in the behavior-based safety program and ensure every team member and contractor complies with all safety procedures and applicable task-oriented job safety analyses
• Ensure site safety rules are communicated and adhered to through Site-Specific Orientations, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Meetings
• Demonstrate procedural compliance in all site operation and maintenance activities by utilizing established procedures
• Ensure site equipment is kept at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability, efficiency, and profitability
• Perform electrical testing using appropriate PPE and procedures
• Perform the housekeeping functions and equipment cleaning necessary to maintain the site in a clean and neat condition
• Recommend operating and/or maintenance changes that will enhance plant performance and availability

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED or a diploma in a technical program where you have learned AC/DC current, electrical theory, understand reading blue prints and schematics, industrial electrical equipment including breaker, disconnects, transformers, contactors
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in any or BESS sites, Solar generation sites, Wind generation sites, Thermal power plants, Manufacturing or Controls & Instrumentation Maintenance
• Proficient in using and maintaining SCADA systems
• Capacity to be on call as deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional Details

• This is a field position requiring daily travel to client site(s)
• Must be available to travel domestically to support other support operations at other ENGIE Renewable Generation ( Solar, Wind and Storage sites)
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record to drive company vehicle on and around the plant
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The position consists of 30% work indoors and 70% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions

Compensation

Hourly Range: $37.40 - $62.00 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.