Barstow BESS Site Lead — Electrical Infrastructure Expert

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is assisting with the placement of a Site Manager / Site Lead for a Battery Energy Storage augmentation project in Barstow, California. This freelance assignment covers leading day-to-day site activities on a ~50MWh augmentation with strong safety and delivery focus.

Start on 4 January 2027 for a minimum of four months, with potential extension. You will oversee electrical activities, coordinate contractors, monitor progress, and maintain communications between

Qualifications

• Strong electrical construction or site delivery background.
• Experience managing contractors in power/energy infrastructure.
• BESS experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Background from substations, Solar PV, Wind, or similar electrical infra.
• Safety management or Safety Officer experience desirable.
• 5+ years in industry, 10+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site activities throughout the BESS augmentation programme.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders across the site.
• Oversee logistics, lifting activities and movement/installation of equipment.
• Maintain a strong site safety culture and proactively identify/address potential risks.
• Monitor construction progress against the project programme and escalate delays.
• Coordinate electrical activities associated with ~1,500V DC / 1,000V AC systems.
• Support resolution of technical and site-related issues during delivery.
• Provide clear progress updates and maintain communication between site and project teams.

Skills

Electrical construction background

Contractor management

Safety management

Project coordination

Communication

Job description

Hunter Philips Executive Search is assisting with the placement of a Site Manager / Site Lead for a Battery Energy Storage augmentation project in Barstow, California. This freelance assignment covers leading day-to-day site activities on a ~50MWh augmentation with strong safety and delivery focus.

Start on 4 January 2027 for a minimum of four months, with potential extension. You will oversee electrical activities, coordinate contractors, monitor progress, and maintain communications between