Power Electronics BESS Field Technician - Energy & Carbon

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank/public

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Bonus scheme

Job summary

ABB UK is seeking a Power Electronics BESS Field Technician - Energy & Carbon to conduct assessments, inspections, and maintenance on client energized assets across the UK and Ireland. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and service PV, BESS, and EV charging systems, ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, collaboration with client teams, and staying current with grid codes and renewables tech. Hybrid work options may apply where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level electrical engineering or equivalent with practical field experience.
• 2+ years’ BESS technician experience or similar.
• Hands-on with microgrids, solar PV, and EV charging systems.
• Experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and field service in energy environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance of integrated microgrid systems across LV/MV networks.
• Act as on-site SME for power electronics (inverters, converters, transformers, protection/control).
• Drive system integration across PV, BESS, EV charging, and grid interfaces for interoperability.
• Provide technical leadership and safety training to engineers and field technicians.
• Perform diagnostics, fault finding, and root cause analysis across electrical/control systems.

Skills

Field service

Electrical troubleshooting

SCADA

BMS

PV/BESS knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

SCADA

EMS

BMS

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Service Manager - Energy & Carbon

As a Power Electronics BESS Field Technician - Energy & Carbon, you will be empowered to work across client sites primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland to conduct assessments, inspections, and complete maintenance on client's energized assets. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance services on various electrical systems, primarily BESS systems with PV and EV charging station system opportunities.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Work model: #remote


• Lead installation, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance of integrated microgrid systems across LV/MV networks.


• Act as on-site SME for power electronics (inverters, converters, transformers, protection/control systems).


• Drive system integration across PV, BESS, EV charging, and grid interfaces to ensure interoperability.


• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and safety training to engineers and field technicians.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of product design, commissioning, and service processes.


• Stay current with grid codes, standards, and emerging technologies in renewables and power electronics.


• Commission and validate MV/LV infrastructure, including switchgear, relays, and grid interconnections.


• Perform SAT, performance validation, and ensure compliance with grid standards (e.g., G99).


• Conduct advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across electrical and control systems.


• Configure and optimize BMS, EMS, and SCADA systems; perform firmware updates and system tuning.


• Execute preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on BESS, PV, EV, and LV/MV equipment.


• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards, LOTO, permits, and all regulatory and company requirements.

Qualifications for the Role

• Electrical Engineering Degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years' BESS technician experience.


• Hands-on experience with microgrids, BESS, solar PV, and EV charging systems.


• Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, protection schemes, and power electronics.


• Proven experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and field service in complex energy environments.


• Skilled in preventive and corrective maintenance of BESS equipment.


• Proficient in reading electrical schematics, protection studies, and technical documentation.


• Experience with SCADA, EMS, BMS, and data acquisition/monitoring systems.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in mechanical and electrical diagnostics.


• Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in dynamic field environments with minimal supervision.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with clients, vendors, and teams.


• Solid understanding of renewable energy systems, especially energy storage.


• NFPA 70E certification preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Competitive contributory pension scheme


• Life assurance


• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)


• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally


• Employee Assistance Program


• Generous employee referral scheme


• Commercial vehicle


• Private medical cover


• Generous bonus scheme

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognized as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organization's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

More about us

The Energy & Carbon Service (ECS) Business Line within the Electrification Service Division helps commercial and industrial customers navigate the energy transition. Through advisory, electrification, and decarbonization solutions delivered via as-a-Service models, we enable emissions reduction, energy optimization, and resilient operations.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shap