Lead BESS Technician – National Field Leader (Travel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Company vehicle

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking a Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Technician to head complex electrical and mechanical projects across the United States. You will lead field teams, troubleshoot, and commission systems while maintaining safety and client communications.

Expect 5+ years of leadership in technical environments, 6+ years electrical proficiency with medium/high voltage, and extensive BESS/UPS experience. Travel-heavy role with per diem provided.

Qualifications

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• 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
• 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

BESS experience

Team mentoring

Safety culture

Project management

Communication

Education

OSHA 30 (OSHA 10 minimum)

NFPA 70E

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

NETA Certification

PMP

Electrical Journeyman License

Electrical Contractor License

State Electrical License

Tools

Megger insulation tester

Clamp meters

Power quality analyzers

Thermal imaging equipment

Job description

Pearce Services is seeking a Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Technician to head complex electrical and mechanical projects across the United States. You will lead field teams, troubleshoot, and commission systems while maintaining safety and client communications.

Expect 5+ years of leadership in technical environments, 6+ years electrical proficiency with medium/high voltage, and extensive BESS/UPS experience. Travel-heavy role with per diem provided.