Renewable Energy Technician (Callisto Site)

Jupiter Power; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy infrastructure firm is seeking a Renewable Energy Technician based in the Houston, Texas area. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting high voltage electrical systems in battery energy storage. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. The firm is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ High Voltage electrical experience required.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Valid driver’s license necessary.
• Strong safety protocol adherence.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of substation and battery storage systems.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance with protection and control equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and market requirements.
• Maintain HV inventory, tools, and vehicles.
• Operate BOP and substation equipment.
• Receive LOTO training and follow safety protocols.
• Interface with contractors, suppliers, and landowners.
• Read and understand high voltage schematics.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and market requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High Voltage electrical experience

Troubleshooting skills

Computer operation skills

Communication skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Description

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of battery energy storage (BES) assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Backed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic and established portfolio of 2,195 MWh of utility-scale energy storage projects operating or in construction in the U.S., with a leading pipeline of over 10,500 MW in active development.

We are looking for a Renewable Energy Technician for a battery site in the Houston, Texas area.

Essential Functions

• Perform basic work in construction and maintenance of all substations, transmission, collection system, and battery storage systems
• Provides troubleshooting assistance and resolution with protections and control equipment and relay schemes
• Reports and coordinates emergency response and repair to all high voltage equipment and BESS systems
• Establishes and maintains high voltage inventory, equipment, tooling, and vehicles
• BOP operations and construction, including substation equipment, and BESS equipment
• LOTO training and proficiency
• Operate the facility in a safe and environmentally friendly manner
• Supports emergency response during after hour call-outs
• Interface and coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and landowners
• Able to understand, read, and high voltage electrical schematics
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and market requirements
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• 4 years’ High Voltage electrical experience.
• Experience using and understanding diagnostic tools
• Computer operation skills, familiar with internet-based program navigation and have the ability to generate and interpret computer data
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics with attention to detail
• Ability to follow safety protocols on site
• Effectively communicate with third parties, vendors, and co-workers
• Good written communication skills

Physical Demands – Job Site

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. The role will be based on-site in the Houston, Texas area.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.