Senior Service Technician – Energy Storage & Power Systems

Sunset Search LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Search LLC in Seattle, WA, is seeking a hands-on Senior Service Technician to commission, service, and maintain energy storage systems across project sites. You will diagnose, test, and keep uptime targets, working with engineers on complex issues and leading on-site safety practices.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical service or renewable energy, an electrical technician certification, experience with inverters, SCADA, MV equipment, and a willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical service, power systems, or renewable energy field work.
• Electrical technician certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with inverters, MV equipment, SCADA systems, or industrial controls.
• Familiarity with energy storage systems and national electrical codes.
• OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain shortly after hire).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel at least 50% to regional project sites.

Responsibilities

• Commission and maintain battery energy storage equipment, including BESS enclosures, PCS, RMUs/switchgear, and transformers.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with warranty and service agreements.
• Diagnose issues related to electrical, controls, and communication systems.
• Support onsite testing, inspections, and field-level troubleshooting.
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate work orders, service reports, and spare-parts inventory.
• Execute LOTO procedures and switching activities as required.
• Provide training and support to customers during commissioning.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure compliance with site requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems

Field service

SCADA knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Electrical technician certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Inverters

MV equipment

Industrial controls

SCADA systems

Job description

Category: Renewables & Storage
City/Suburb: Seattle, WA
Job Title: Senior Service Technician - Energy Storage & Power Systems

About the Employer

We're recruiting for a leading provider of battery energy storage systems deployed across utility, commercial, and industrial markets. The organization is known for its high safety standards, technical training, and strong field support teams. Employees value the opportunity to work with advanced storage technologies and support long-term performance of grid-scale assets.

About the Role

The Senior Service Technician is responsible for commissioning, servicing, and maintaining energy storage equipment across active project sites. This role supports long-term service agreements, performs diagnostics, ensures uptime targets are met, and collaborates with engineering teams on technical issues. The position is ideal for a hands-on electrical technician with experience in BESS, inverters, SCADA, or industrial power systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and maintain battery energy storage equipment, including BESS enclosures, PCS, RMUs/switchgear, and transformers
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with warranty and service agreements
• Diagnose issues related to electrical, controls, and communication systems
• Support onsite testing, inspections, and field-level troubleshooting
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Maintain accurate work orders, service reports, and spare-parts inventory
• Execute LOTO procedures and switching activities as required
• Provide training and support to customers during commissioning
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure compliance with site requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in electrical service, power systems, or renewable energy field work
• Electrical technician certification strongly preferred
• Experience with inverters, MV equipment, SCADA systems, or industrial controls
• Familiarity with energy storage systems and national electrical codes
• OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain shortly after hire)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to travel at least 50% to regional project sites

Why Join

Technicians receive competitive compensation, overtime opportunities, training on advanced energy storage equipment, and structured career pathways into commissioning, field engineering, or technical operations roles.