Field Service Technician

Renewance, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewance, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide on-site technical support for industrial batteries used in stationary energy storage systems and EV applications.

The role involves installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair with 75%+ travel to customer sites across the region. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of field service experience, a technical or trade background, and strong computer and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of field service experience in electrical power generation or renewable energy.
• Technical or trade degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with computers and installation of controls firmware/software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for customer projects and ensure efficient execution.
• Support decommissioning of battery systems and sites.
• Act as EHS representative and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Escalate field service issues and assist customers to resolve concerns.
• Promote collaborative and solutions-oriented team culture.
• Coordinate with field teams to meet operational metrics.
• Gather and report customer feedback to improve processes.
• Assist in SOP development and improvement for service activities.
• Adopt new tools and technologies for field operations.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Complete project administrative tasks on schedule, including reports.
• Travel to and remain at assigned jobsites until tasks are completed.
• Manage field tools for projects.

Skills

Field service experience

MS Office proficiency

Controls firmware/software

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade degree

Tools

Firmware installation tools

Electrical controls

Job description

Business Description

At Renewance we envision a world where every home, business, and vehicle is powered by clean, renewable energy. Our mission is to help society transition to greener energy and mobility solutions through supporting the sustainable use of industrial batteries. Since its inception in 2015, Renewance has evolved into a leading provider of industrial battery lifecycle services and asset management solutions for efficient and responsible battery energy storage and EV battery deployments, operations, and end-of-life management. Renewance is a vibrant SME that is well poised for an ambitious growth journey in a high growth industry.

Job Description

The Renewance Field Service Technician will provide customers with technical support for industrial batteries used in stationary energy storage systems, EV applications, and other battery related assignments. This includes hands on installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of batteries and associated hardware. The Level II Field Service Technician must be able to diagnose and resolve most technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the product life. They can identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues with limited supervision, while knowing when and how to escalated challenges appropriately. The selected candidate can expect a fast paced, exciting learning environment through the rapid growth of the business. This role requires 75%+ regional & national travel to customer sites. The pay range for this role is $27.00-$45.00 based on previous experience and applicable certifications. Offered pay is determined through the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for customer projects, ensuring efficient execution of day-to-day activities.Support ‘cold’ commissioning (electrical checks using auxiliary power) and ‘hot’ commissioning of battery systems (energized electrical checks) and correct battery related performance issues including performing cell and module charging/balancing, and/or other site related equipment.


• Support the decommissioning of battery systems and sites, which can include site maintenance, cleanup, and disassembly and removal of equipment.


• Act as direct EHS representative for the field, ensuring OSHA and all other regulatory requirements are being met daily.


• Serve as an escalation point for field service-related issues, working with customers to resolve concerns in a timely manner, striving to provide excellent customer service.


• Promote a collaborative and solutions-oriented team culture.


• Understand and collaborate with others to ensure field teams are tracking toward positive operational metrics.


• Gather and report on customer feedback to improve service processes.


• Support the execution and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all service activities.


• Collaborate with team members to adopt new tools and technologies for field operations.


• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, quality guidelines and industry standards to deliver best in class service.


• Ensure all project related administrative tasks are completed on time per schedule, including daily reports and expense reports.


• Travel to and remain at assigned jobsites until assigned tasks are completed.


• Manage field tools for field assignments/projects.


• Ensure excellence in all operational areas.

Requirements

• Technical or Trade degree, High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.


• 1+ experience as a field service technician in the electrical power generation, renewable energy spaces, or similar and possess related safety certifications.


• Experience with computers and installation of controls related firmware and software.


• Fluent with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to effectively work as an individual but also coordinate and work with a team.


• Continuous learner and capable of executing multiple projects and objectives.


• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks per commitment.


• Self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized, and flexible.


• Accomplishments that reflect leadership, teamwork, integrity, and accountability


• Willingness to travel and work with customers


• Requires ability to regularly lift objects 50+ lbs, stand sit or kneel for extended periods, and work outside in broad range of weather conditions.


• Travel & Location Requires 75% or more travel to customer sites.

Travel & Location

Requires 75% or more travel to customer sites.