Onsite Field Service Technician, Battery Storage Systems

Csestorage; Richmond, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

e-STORAGE, a Canadian Solar subsidiary, seeks an on-site Service Technician to commission and maintain Solbank Storage Power Block systems across U.S. projects.

The role requires travel to regional sites, strong experience with BESS equipment, and a hands-on technical mindset to meet warranty and performance guarantees. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and support commissioning activities, while supervising subcontractors and contributing to SOP development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Technician.
• Minimum 5 years in a service environment, preferably in renewable energy.
• OSHA 30 Certified (OSHA 10 accepted as long as OSHA 30 is obtained soon after hire).
• Previous training and knowledge of inverters.
• SCADA experience.
• Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems, and Energy Storage system applications is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Applications (Word, Excel).
• Previous experience with a CMMS software program – Desired.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• First Aid Trained.
• Must be able to travel to regional locations as needed (over 50% of the time).
• Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Commission CSI Energy Storage’s Solbank Storage Power Block.
• Preventative and Corrective Maintenance of SPB’s to adhere to warranty requirements.
• Obligations for BESS equipment under LTSA’s which may include: Energy Storage Cabinets (ESC’s) - Power Conversion Stations (PCS) - Ring Main Units (RMU’s) / Switchgear - Transformers - SCADA - Networking Devices.
• Provide onsite diagnostic, troubleshooting, and hands-on support to maintain equipment and achieve availability and capacity guarantees.
• Oversee and supervise sub-contractors on-site where required.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures and processes.
• Complete work order documentation in a timely matter.
• Ensure inventory of spare parts accuracy.
• Perform proper LOTO and switching procedures as required.
• Support client training during commissioning.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and policies.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Inverters knowledge

SCADA experience

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Valid driver’s license

Teamwork

Strong communication

First Aid trained

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

e-STORAGE, a Canadian Solar subsidiary, seeks an on-site Service Technician to commission and maintain Solbank Storage Power Block systems across U.S. projects.

The role requires travel to regional sites, strong experience with BESS equipment, and a hands-on technical mindset to meet warranty and performance guarantees. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and support commissioning activities, while supervising subcontractors and contributing to SOP development.