Battery Storage Technician

Invenergy, LLC; Yuma (AZ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental/Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

PTO

Other benefits

Job summary

Invenergy, LLC is hiring a Battery Storage Technician for the Yuma, AZ site. You will operate and maintain Battery Energy Storage Systems to balance grid demand, performing routine mechanical and electrical maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting faults, repairing components, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. The role requires outdoor work, good communication, and a valid driver’s license. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year technical experience or technical education.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable ladder.
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• 10% travel.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical, electrical maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Wear all required safety equipment to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a battery storage facility and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment.
• Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to overtime; schedule may vary.

Skills

HS Diploma

Technical exp 1y

Outdoor work

Climb safely

Follow procedures

Effective communication

Driver's license

Travel 10%

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

About the Site

Yuma Solar is a 70 MW solar and 70MW/280MWh storage power generation facility located in Yuma, Arizona.

Position Overview

As a Battery Storage Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining Battery Storage project sites. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) help balance the supply and demand of energy. BESS work by timing their charging and discharging with the demands of the grid.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical, electrical maintenance and inspections on associated equipment.
• Wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a battery storage facility and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment.
• Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods.
• Support BESS and Solar sites throughout the Phoenix and Yuma areas.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder.
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• 10% travel.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills

• EPA certification preferred
• Commercial HVAC experience
• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
• Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.
• Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics
• Proficiency with MS Office suite

Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

Base Pay $29.49 - $49.97 USD Hourly Bonus: 0% - 10% The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance.

Benefits

• medical
• dental and vision insurance
• 401k
• profit sharing
• paid time off
• etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.