Lead BESS Technician - Nationwide Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Per diem

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pearce Services seeks an experienced Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Technician to guide complex electrical and mechanical projects nationwide. You will lead field teams, troubleshoot high- and medium-voltage systems, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring safety and timely delivery across multiple sites.

The role demands readiness for up to 100% travel across the United States, with per diem provisions and a strong emphasis on hands-on leadership in mission-critical

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, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, NETA Certification, NICET Certification, 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

Team mentoring

Education

OSHA 30

NFPA 70E

LOTO

EPA Section 608

NETA Certification

NICET Certification

PMP

Electrical Journeyman License

Electrical Contractor License

State Electrical License

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation resistance testers (Megger)

Power quality analyzers

Thermal imaging equipment

Job description

Pearce Services seeks an experienced Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Technician to guide complex electrical and mechanical projects nationwide. You will lead field teams, troubleshoot high- and medium-voltage systems, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring safety and timely delivery across multiple sites.

The role demands readiness for up to 100% travel across the United States, with per diem provisions and a strong emphasis on hands-on leadership in mission-critical