Field Service Engineer – BESS

Harry James Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join their expanding Energy Storage & Optimization business. This role involves performing commissioning, field service, and warranty-related activities, while providing technical support and developing new working methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, with experience in battery storage and solar systems. If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and are willing to travel, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of Electrical & Automation Systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning and field service activities as per work plan.
• Analyze complex technical problems and provide recommendations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Battery Storage

Solar (PV)

Electrical & Automation Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers

Frequency Drives

Electrical Protection Devices

Computer Systems

Ethernet Networks

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Relevant experience in Battery Storage and Solar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Harry James Group is working in partnership with a globally recognised EPC who are currently expanding due to current and new projects secured. Our client is looking to appoint Field Service Engineers for the Energy Storage & Optimization business.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform Commissioning, Field Service, Warranty and/or Agreement related activities according to the work plan.
2. Take ownership of technical deliberations and field service activities, facilitating technical contact between internal and external stakeholders.
3. Participate in the development of new working methods within own responsibility area.
4. Analyze complex technical problems on-site, providing conclusions and recommendations. Report work progress to relevant stakeholders.
5. Solve complex technical and operating problems and propose product improvement needs to reach quality and cost targets, ensuring customer satisfaction.
6. Create quality Service Work Reports within set time limits.
7. Follow up and participate in field tests if any.
8. Support in providing advanced applications training for internal local field service resources team.
9. Participate in customer meetings as local representative in electrical and automation and/or mechanical aspects if needed.
10. Provide sales support to internal stakeholders as needed.

We expect you to have:

1. BSc. in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering or relevant experience in the field of Battery Storage and Solar (PV).
2. Knowledge of Electrical & Automation Systems and solutions.
3. Knowledge of Electrical & Automation Mechanical Systems and solutions (e.g., HVAC a plus).
4. Experience with programmable logic controllers, frequency drives, electrical protection devices, computer systems, Ethernet networks, firewalls, OPC-servers, and PLC.
5. Experience in electrical and/or mechanical installations and commissioning.
6. Experience in commissioning new power plants as an electrical and automation or mechanical Engineer (a plus).
7. Experience with Energy Storage Systems.
8. Leading field tests and developing new products with customers and research and development organizations within the company.
9. Local working permits and certifications (a plus) and knowledge of local regulations.
10. Willing and available for travel (domestic and international) up to 60% of the time.
11. Car driver’s license.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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