BESS Commissioning Tech

Takkion; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAKKION is seeking a BESS Commissioning Technician to support and perform commissioning, startup, testing, troubleshooting, and energization of utility-scale battery energy storage systems.

Depending on experience, you may lead routine activities or mentor junior technicians, coordinating with site teams, OEMs, and customers to ensure safe and successful project turnover.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical commissioning, industrial electrical maintenance, or related field.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and single-line drawings.
• Proficient with electrical test equipment and diagnosing faults.
• Knowledge of LOTO, electrical hazards, and safe work practices.
• Ability to document commissioning data accurately and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or perform inspections, readiness checks, electrical testing, startup and functional testing of BESS equipment.
• Execute approved commissioning and energization procedures per project requirements.
• Test battery systems, PCS/inverters, controls, and associated equipment.
• Verify installation readiness against drawings and procedures.
• Record test data, document deficiencies, and maintain commissioning records.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and communication issues; mentor junior technicians as appropriate.
• Coordinate testing activities with site leadership, OEMs, and customers.
• Support integrated system testing and energization readiness reviews.
• Follow LOTO and safety procedures and travel extensively to project sites.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

LOTO procedures

Reading drawings

Documentation

Communication

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

1–2 years (Level I)

3–4 years (Level II)

5+ years (Level III)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Lockout/Tagout procedures

NFPA 70E training

Job description

The BESS Commissioning Technician is responsible for supporting and performing commissioning, startup, functional testing, troubleshooting, and energization activities for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) equipment. Depending on experience and demonstrated qualifications, the technician may perform activities under the direction of a qualified technician or lead, independently execute routine commissioning activities, or serve as a senior technical resource for complex commissioning activities.

This position works with battery systems, power conversion systems (PCS/inverters), electrical and control equipment, and associated systems to verify installation readiness, complete testing, identify and resolve deficiencies, and support safe and successful project energization and turnover.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Support and/or perform inspections, installation readiness checks, electrical testing, startup activities, and functional testing of BESS equipment.
• Execute approved commissioning, testing, startup, and energization procedures in accordance with project requirements and verified qualifications.
• Support testing of battery systems, PCS/inverters, controls, and associated electrical equipment.
• Perform inspections and verify installation readiness against project drawings, procedures, checklists, and commissioning requirements.
• Complete assigned commissioning checklists, accurately record test data, document deficiencies, and maintain commissioning records.
• Evaluate test results and troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and equipment issues.
• Diagnose and resolve routine technical issues and assigned punch-list items; support resolution of complex issues as experience and qualifications permit.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and communication issues in coordination with OEM representatives, project teams, and site personnel.
• Coordinate integrated system testing and support energization readiness reviews.
• Follow approved lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, switching, and other safe-work procedures.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with site leadership, construction teams, OEM representatives, customers, and other project personnel.
• Track punch-list items and support timely resolution of commissioning deficiencies.
• Review commissioning documentation and support technical issue resolution, project turnover, and closeout activities.
• Provide guidance and technical support to less-experienced commissioning technicians as appropriate.
• For senior-level assignments, coordinate daily commissioning activities, mentor Technician I and II personnel, and communicate project progress, technical concerns, and commissioning status to site leadership.
• Perform other commissioning-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

• Experience in electrical commissioning, industrial electrical maintenance, power generation, renewable energy, or a related field: 1–2 years (Level I), 3–4 years (Level II), or 5+ years (Level III).
• Foundational to advanced knowledge of electrical systems, commissioning practices, and BESS equipment based on experience level.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and single-line drawings, with increasing proficiency expected at higher levels.
• Experience using electrical test equipment and diagnosing equipment faults.
• Working to strong knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical hazards, switching procedures, and safe work practices.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose electrical, controls, and communication issues.
• Ability to complete commissioning documentation accurately and maintain organized project records.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with site personnel, construction teams, OEM representatives, customers, and project leadership.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures and qualifications, with increasing independence and technical responsibility based on experience.
• Ability to support integrated system testing and complex technical troubleshooting at higher experience levels.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced technicians for senior-level assignments.
• Ability to travel extensively and work outdoors in changing conditions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Preferred Requirements

• Utility-scale BESS, solar inverter, substation, or wind commissioning experience.
• OEM training or experience with battery systems and PCS/inverters.
• Electrically qualified worker training and NFPA 70E training.
• Experience performing medium-voltage switching under approved procedures and authorization.
• Familiarity with load-center breakers, integrated switchgear, and pad-mounted transformers.
• Experience with battery management systems (BMS), energy management systems (EMS), SCADA, and industrial communication networks.

100% travel required during the duration of assignments.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

This position is on site, often in remote or rural areas. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments.

Specific requirements include:

• Ability to work outdoors at utility-scale BESS construction and commissioning sites in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and dust.
• Ability to work around energized electrical equipment, battery systems, inverters/PCS, switchgear, transformers, and other industrial equipment while following established safety procedures.
• Ability to work in construction-site environments, including uneven terrain, gravel, dirt, concrete, and areas with construction activity.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently move throughout the job site.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated work areas as required by the project.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or limited-access areas when required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull tools, test equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and arc-rated/flame-resistant clothing as required.
• Ability to safely perform work requiring manual dexterity and the use of hand tools and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or varying shifts as required to support commissioning schedules and project deadlines.
• Extensive travel to project sites is required, with potential for extended periods away from home.

Location: Traveling, US-Nationwide

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employment Type: Full-time

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer.