BESS O&M Technician

CAMS - Texas; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k + spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CAMS Renewable Services LLC is seeking a Battery Storage System (BESS) Technician in the Ft. Stockton, TX area. You will perform substation preventive maintenance, troubleshoot HV systems, and prepare on-site reports while complying with safety policies.

The role requires 3+ years in substations, relevant electrical certifications, and availability for on-call and weekend work. A company vehicle is provided and a 20% overnight travel expectation is noted.

Qualifications

• Electrical Technology Diploma or commensurate experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience Substations (gas circuit breakers, air switches).
• Texas electrical license is desired but not required.
• OSHA 10 - General Industry or Construction Certified and CPR certification.
• Must be able to become a qualified person per NESC, NEC, NFPA 70F.
• Must be able to commute to the project site near Ft. Stockton, TX daily.
• Must have flexibility to work during weekends and be always available on call.
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, manuals, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation preventative maintenance and troubleshooting HV systems.
• Prepare and submit quality reports on site conditions.
• Oversee inspections, records, outages (planned and unplanned) and monthly reporting.
• Provide on-site support during BESS construction and commissioning.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear High Voltage PPE as required.
• Perform testing with appropriate PPE and procedures.
• Read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics and manuals.
• Coordinate with supervisor and regulatory inspectors as needed.
• Travel up to 20% overnight.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Time management

Customer service skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Electrical Technology Diploma or commensurate experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power quality meters

Insulation resistance testers

High potential testers

Phase sticks

Phase rotation meters

Digital test equipment

Cable locating and fault-finding equipment

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

CAMS Renewable Services LLC is hiring a Battery Storage System (BESS) Technician with knowledge of electrical systems, sub-station maintenance, and grid scale battery energy storage system (BESS) space. Our BOP Technician will be responsible for performing substation preventative maintenance, troubleshooting HV systems, and preparing and submitting quality reports on site conditions in the Ft Stockton, TX area. Must have an excellent work ethic, good communication and documentation skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety First Mindset:Perform all work in a safe mannerandin compliance with company safety policies.
• Site Management (Roads, Signage, Vegetation, etc.)
• Managing the inspections, records, outages(planned and unplanned).
• Monthly Reporting.
• On-Site Support duringassociated siteBESS Construction & Commissioning.
• Substation and Medium Voltage Equipment Inspections.
• Perform a variety of other high voltage electrical work including managing and executing outages to support construction activities on the base. Occasionallyparticipatein thecorrective maintenance ofAC distribution andBESS systems/components,as directed by supervisor with minimal supervision.
• Receive, execute and complete daily work orders in a timely fashion, planning each workday carefully to achieve all objectives within a normal 8-hour work period and without incurring overtime; a workload manager will provide background information about any anomalies or unusual circumstances pertaining to each work order, and they will also inspect the completed work daily to ensure proper quality.
• Participate in special projects such as pre-commissioning/checkout of new substations, stage additions, or substation inspections, and commissioning preparation.
• Mustcomply withsafe clearance procedures and all related safety rules and regulations; must consistently and properlyalways wear correct High Voltage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)whenrequiredfor safework.
• Participate diplomatically in meetingswithregulatory inspectors, and representatives of other companies.
• Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with company safety policy.
• Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenanceofcomponents.
• Perform electrical testing using appropriatePPE andprocedures.
• Preparereports,if needed tocomply withdeliverables in O&M contracts.
• Help in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance as directed by supervisor with minimal supervision.
• Attendingtraining sessions onequipmentprovided by the manufacturer and approved by management.
• In the performance of duties, use equipment and resourcesin accordance withinstructions provided by the company.
• Maintains adherence to Company policies, quality, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices.
• Up to 20% overnight US travel

Qualifications and Skills

• Electrical Technology Diploma or commensurate experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience Substations (gas circuit breakers, air switches)
• Texas electrical license is desired but not required
• NFPA 70E, Sub Station Maintenance training certification
• Must be able to commute to the project site near Ft. Stockton, TX daily
• Must have flexibility to work during weekends and be always available on call
• Thermal Scans & Oil Sampling
• Operate test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power quality meters, insulation resistance testers, high potential testers, phase sticks, phase rotation meters, digital test equipment, other electrical test equipment, and cable locating and fault-finding equipment as needed daily
• Perform routine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of equipment in high voltage switchyards, substations, and power operations centers.
• OSHA 10 - General Industry or Construction CertifiedandCPR certifiedbeforestarting work; CAMS may provide financial assistance for these courses if necessary.
• Must be able to become a qualified person per NESC, NEC, NFPA 70F.
• Ability to perform regular and recurring field inspections, investigations, or surveys in which there is a considerable amount of physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, and climbing.
• Obtain fluid analysis from oil filled transformers for standard chemical and electrical property analysis in accordance with ASTM guidelines.
• Construction/installation/maintenance of cable tray, high voltage cable terminations, ground grids, underground duct banks and control wiring for various electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems preferred but related applicable experience is acceptable.
• Must have good organization, communication, analytical, planning, time management, and customer service skills.
• Competent skills using Microsoft office applications like Outlook, Excel, Word

$95,000 - $105,000 a year

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position is assigned a compoany vehicle. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle and driving in inclement weather as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.