BESS Field Service Technician

Nidec Motor Corporation; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking a Senior BESS Field Service Technician to support utility‑scale battery energy storage systems across Texas and North America. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and emergency response in demanding field environments.

This role offers exposure to cutting‑edge storage technologies, opportunities for leadership and technical specialization, and requires up to 80% travel, hands‑on repair, and strong safety

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of utility‑scale BESS, solar, wind, or power‑generation experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and use advanced electrical test instruments.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA‑10 certifications preferred; U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Aufgaben

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and troubleshooting of utility‑scale lithium‑ion energy storage systems and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot BMS, PCS, MV transformers, EMS/SCADA systems and related hardware.
• Remote monitoring and SCADA‑based diagnostics; maintain logs and reports.
• Lead complex field troubleshooting and mentor junior technicians; support emergency call‑out coverage.
• Interface with Owner/Operator and project teams during anomalies and procure parts as needed.

Kenntnisse

Electrical drawings

SCADA

Power electronics

Safety mindset

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Electrical Technology/ Electronics/ Renewable Energy

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Jobbeschreibung

The Senior BESS Field Service Technician serves as a frontline technical expert supporting utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems across Texas and North America. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable operation of customer assets through preventive & corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency response and commissioning activities. The position offers direct exposure to leading-edge energy storage technologies and provides a pathway into field leadership, commissioning and technical specialist roles.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and troubleshooting of:
• Utility-scale lithium-ion energy storage systems
• Battery DC Blocks
• Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Power Conversion Systems (PCS)
• Medium-voltage transformers
• EMS & SCADA Systems
• Balance of Plant Equipment, including
• MV Switchgear, Switches, Circuit Breakers, Reclosers, Protection relays, etc.
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• Perform remote monitoring and SCADA-based diagnostics.
• Execute switching, LOTO and electrical safety procedures.
• Develop service reports, maintenance records and root-cause analyses.
• Lead complex field troubleshooting activities and mentor junior technicians.
• Support emergency call-out response and rotating on-call coverage.
• Keep maintenance logs, visitor logs, and other records associated with the contract scope of work requirements
• Interface with Owner/Operator and the Nidec BESS Project Manager and Engineering team when anomalies occur
• Initiate the procurement and shipping of crucial repair parts (if required)
• Initiate the issuance of Return Materials Authorization (RMA)
• Support commissioning, startup, energization and performance testing.
• Display professionalism, proactively interface, and effectively communicate with the customer to build and maintain an elevated level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Use Salesforce software to log customer interactions pertaining to Service and RMA cases

Learning Period

• Formal training at Nidec Conversion, home office and on-site training with a senior FSE when needed.

Working Conditions

• Position may require up to 80% travel in the field for the purpose of:
• Supporting customers in Texas primarily and across North American as needed
• Training, on products and systems produced by Nidec Energy Systems & Nidec Conversion, including experiential training on projects and service interventions.
• In the case of work at customer sites:
• Considerable amount of walking may required.
• May requireclimbing of staircases and access ladders, working at heights, in tight spaces, outdoors in hot and cold weather.
• May require lifting up to 70 lbs and operating lifting equipment (fork trucks, etc.)
• Field work requires wearing and working in appropriate safety gear.
• Carry service bag (25-50 lbs.), laptop case/caddy, as well as other trade tools.

Education/License Requirements:

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Renewable Energy or related discipline preferred. Military technical training accepted. NFPA 70E required. OSHA-10 required. NETA and NABCEP certifications preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required; Valid U.S. Passport, or passport of employee’s country of origin.
• Must be able to pass a federal background check.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States without sponsorship.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in utility-scale BESS, solar, wind, power generation, industrial electrical maintenance, substations, UPS systems or power conversion equipment. Strong understanding of power electronics, AC/DC systems, battery technologies, relay protection and SCADA systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and use advanced electrical test instruments.
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as Data Recorders, DMM’s, Clamp-on ammeters, Megaohmmeters, and Oscilloscopes
• Experience in troubleshooting power electronics circuitry desirable
• Experience working independently and as part of a team in a safe, reliable manner
• Ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Ability to use hand and/or power tools.
• Ability to read Electrical Drawings/Schematics
• Strong safety mindset
• Strong technical skills, in electrical fundamentals and troubleshooting
• Goal oriented, self-driver with strong work ethic, quality mindset and attention to detail
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required Competence in Microsoft Office software programs