Field Service Technician, Battery Storage

NextGenEnergyJobs; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Field Service Technician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our growing fleet of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) across remote and regional field locations.

You will travel up to 75% to install, repair, maintain, and commission battery storage systems, work with electrical and control systems, and document activities while coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Travel up to 75% to remote ESS installations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and commissioning of battery storage systems.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards in high-voltage environments.

Responsibilities

• Travel to remote ESS installations for repairs and maintenance.
• Perform commissioning and inspections of battery storage systems.
• Manage on-site field projects and coordinate with contractors/third-party vendors.
• Document activities and maintain work orders.

Skills

Field service

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety

Documentation

Project coordination

Electrical knowledge

Tools

Diagnostic tools

HV electrical systems tools

Job description

Field Service Technician, Battery Storage

Redwood Materials is seeking a Field Service Technician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our growing fleet of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) across remote and regional field locations.

Key Responsibilities

Field Service & Maintenance: Travel up to 75% to remote ESS installations to deliver expert-level field repairs, comprehensive maintenance, and advanced system troubleshooting of battery storage equipment, including electrical, mechanical, power electronics, and control systems. Execute routine and preventative maintenance, inspections, and commissioning of battery storage systems. Respond to service requests, complete work orders, and maintain detailed documentation of activities.. Project & Contractor Oversight: Manage on-site field projects and coordinate with contractors/third-party vendors. Develop and refine standard work instructions (SWIs) for field service tasks. Safety & Continuous Improvement: Identify and mitigate safety hazards, particularly in high-voltage battery environments. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and EHS teams to implement process improvements. Operate specialized tools and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively. General Support: Complete daily task lists and support scaling of ESS deployments. Thrive in dynamic outdoor and variable-temperature field conditions.