Entry Level BESS Technician

Pearceservices; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop provided

Job summary

PEARCE Renewables is seeking an Entry Level Travel Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Technician to perform O&M and hands-on tasks on commercial and industrial solar projects across the United States. This role involves up to 100% travel, with California preferred for residency.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting BESS equipment, performing LOTO, pre-task planning, and collaborating with vendors and customers to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• 1+ years electrical proficiency relating to electrical systems and components.
• 1+ years Renewable energy experience preferred.
• Commitment to safety and attention to detail with the ability to recognize potential issues and provide safe solutions.
• Post-secondary education or Technical school preferred.
• Electrical certifications such as OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and NFPA70E preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to meet EHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) equipment.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) of equipment as an authorized person under proper LOTO conditions.
• Conduct daily safety and task planning discussions including pre-task planning, JHAs, and RAs.
• Interact with vendors and customers in a professional manner.
• Act as a team member to support site work focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical proficiency

Renewable energy experience

Safety awareness

Written and verbal communication

Education

Post-secondary education or Technical school

Job description

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

Your Impact

The Entry Level Travel Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Technician in the PEARCE Renewables Energy Storage Systems (ESS) division performs tasks involving operations and maintenance (O&M) and physical labor at commercial and industrial solar energy projects located throughout United States. This is up to a 100% travel role across the United States. Preferred candidates should reside in California.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) equipment.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) of equipment as an authorized person and under properly performed LOTO conditions.
• Conduct daily safety and task planning discussions including pre-task planning, Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), and Risk Assessments (RAs).
• Interact with vendors and customers in a professional manner.
• Act as a team member to support site work which could include supervising field work onsite focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

• 1+ years of electrical proficiency relating to electrical systems and components is preferred.
• 1+ years of Renewable energy experience is preferred.
• A commitment to safety and attention to detail with the ability to recognize potential issues and provide safe solutions.
• Post-secondary education or Technical school is preferred.
• Electrical certifications are preferred such as OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and NFPA70E.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to meet Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) internal and external requirements is required.

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

• Candidates residing in California are preferred.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license for at least a year.
• Work possible rotating shifts (100% travel is required for this position).
• Prolong standing and working in ergonomic challenging positions.
• Varied climates based upon locations.

Compensation

$22.00-$25.00 hourly/DOE and Per Diem. Base Pay Range: $22 - $25 USD.

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!