BESS O&M Field Service Engineer - Bristol

Climate17; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy recruitment firm is seeking a BESS Field Service Engineer to maintain energy storage systems. The ideal candidate will possess electrical qualifications, ECS Gold Card, and experience in multi-skilled maintenance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, software upgrades, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position is field-based, focusing primarily in the Bristol region.

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card is essential.
• Previous electrical or multi-skilled maintenance experience required.
• Familiarity with BS7671 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspection and maintenance of energy storage systems.
• Perform software and firmware upgrades.
• Provide phone support and remote diagnostics.

Skills

Electrical skills

Multi-skilled maintenance experience

Basic IT skills

HV/LV power electronics knowledge

Troubleshooting software knowledge

Education

Qualification in electrical/electro-mechanical discipline

ECS Gold Card

Tools

Word Processing

Excel

Job description

Role

Climate17 are working alongside well-established, UK-based, asset management firm who specialise in the entire project lifecycle, from origination through to operations of renewable energy and power gen assets.

The BESS Field Service Engineer will perform planned and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and warranty repairs along with commissioning activities on energy storage units at various BESS sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Energy Storage Systems to a high standard by carrying out regular inspection and maintenance, annual capacity tests, trouble shooting and reactive maintenance works
• Perform system software and firmware upgrades
• Monitor operation performance monitoring and data assessment
• Provide phone support and remote diagnostics to customers
• Troubleshoot equipment located at BESS sites
• Manage spare parts
• Responsible for safety work complying with local safety regulations and safety standards
• Conduct risk assessment and implement safety measures
• Keep up to date with any administrative duties such as timesheets, daily vehicle checks and providing daily job logs describing issues and actions taken during service trips
• Assist the in-house system engineering group in product development and/or project work
• Provide suggestions based on field experience, to improve the products

Requirements:

• Qualification in an electrical/ electro-mechanical discipline
• ECS Gold Card - Essential
• Previous electrical or multi skilled maintenance experience
• Basic IT skills (Word Processing, Outlook, Excel, IP and software for troubleshooting)
• Qualification of working on Site safely
• This role involves travelling to different sites. Overnight stay or international travel may be required
• Working experience with BESS - preferred
• Working knowledge of HV/LV power electronics including inverters / converters / Transformers - preferred
• Previous HVAC training and F-Gas qualification - preferred
• Strong understanding of IT related subjects, CMD, remote desktop connections, networking (subnet, VLANs, static IP/DHCP), MODBUS/TCP protocols - preferred
• C&G2391-5 Test & Inspect or equivalent - preferred
• Familiar with BS7671 - preferred
• HV authorised person - preferred

Location: Field based, Bristol region



About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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