Lead BESS Technician - 100% Travel, Field Leader

Pearce Services; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pearce Services in the United States is seeking a Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Technician to head field projects. You will lead 5–40 technicians, supervise subcontractors, plan daily activities, and ensure safety while delivering complex electrical and mechanical work across the U.S.

The role requires 6+ years electrical proficiency, 6+ years BESS/UPS experience, and relevant certifications. It is a 100% travel position with per diem, benefits, and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leading teams or supervising experience.
• 6+ years of electrical proficiency relating to medium to high voltage electrical systems and components is required.
• 6+ years of experience in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), mission-critical electrical infrastructure, hyperscale and enterprise data centers, and UPS systems are required.
• Electrical and mechanical construction and commissioning.
• Refrigeration system troubleshooting experience with CRAH and CRAC equipment and commercial/industrial HVAC systems.
• Military experience with electrical power generation, industrial maintenance, nuclear operations, avionics, telecommunications, power distribution, shipboard electrical systems, HVAC, or other mission-critical technical disciplines.
• Candidates should possess one or more of the following certifications: OSHA 30 (OSHA 10 minimum), NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, NETA Certification, NICET Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Electrical Journeyman License, Electrical Contractor License (where applicable), State Electrical License

Responsibilities

• Leading crews of 5–40+ technicians.
• Supervising subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Planning daily work activities and project execution.
• Managing customer expectations and field communications.
• Training and mentoring junior technicians.
• Maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Electrical troubleshooting using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers (Megger), power quality analyzers, and thermal imaging equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical proficiency

Troubleshooting

Project management

Safety conscious

Communication

Education

Electrical Journeyman License

State Electrical License

NETA Certification

NICET Certification

PMP

EPA 608

OSHA 30

Tools

Megger insulation tester

Clamp meters

Thermal imaging camera

Power quality analyzers

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Pearce Services in the United States is seeking a Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Technician to head field projects. You will lead 5–40 technicians, supervise subcontractors, plan daily activities, and ensure safety while delivering complex electrical and mechanical work across the U.S.

The role requires 6+ years electrical proficiency, 6+ years BESS/UPS experience, and relevant certifications. It is a 100% travel position with per diem, benefits, and a company vehicle.