Remote Power Electronics & BESS Field Technician

ABB Limited

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Gadget discounts

Job summary

ABB Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Power Electronics BESS Field Technician – Energy & Carbon to service client sites across the UK and Ireland. You will lead installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of integrated microgrid systems, acting as the on-site SME for power electronics and grid interfaces.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize LV/MV electrical systems, with SCADA, EMS, and BMS configuration.

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering Degree (or equivalent).
2+ years’ BESS technician experience.
Hands-on with microgrids, PV, EV charging systems.
Experience with SCADA, EMS, BMS, and data acquisition systems.
Strong reading of electrical schematics and protection studies.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance of 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.
Provide technical leadership and safety training to engineers and field technicians.
Perform SAT, maintenance, and ensure compliance with grid standards (G99).
Configure and optimize BMS, EMS, and SCADA; perform firmware updates.
Conduct diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis on electrical/control systems.