Lead BESS Technician — National Field Leader (Travel)

Pearce Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Company vehicle

Per diem during travel

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce is seeking a Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Technician to lead complex electrical and mechanical projects nationwide. You will head field teams, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safe, efficient project execution while maintaining strong customer communications.

Required are 5+ years leading teams and 6+ years in medium/high voltage systems, plus extensive BESS/UPS experience. Travel up to 100% with per diem and a full benefits package.

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 backgrounds in 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

• Lead crews of 5-40+ technicians.
• Supervise subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Plan daily work activities and project execution.
• Manage customer expectations and field communications.
• Train and mentor junior technicians.
• Maintain a strong safety culture.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Electrical troubleshooting using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers (Megger), power quality analyzers, and thermal imaging equipment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

High voltage systems

BESS experience

Data center knowledge

Education

OSHA 30 / OSHA 10

NFPA 70E

LOTO

EPA 608

NETA Certification

NICET Certification

PMP

Electrical Journeyman License

Electrical Contractor License

State Electrical License

Tools

Megger tester

Power quality analyzers

Thermal imaging cameras

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Job description

Pearce is seeking a Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Technician to lead complex electrical and mechanical projects nationwide. You will head field teams, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safe, efficient project execution while maintaining strong customer communications.

Required are 5+ years leading teams and 6+ years in medium/high voltage systems, plus extensive BESS/UPS experience. Travel up to 100% with per diem and a full benefits package.