Site Readiness Technician– Data Center Energy Storage & Power Systems

on.energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Job summary

ON.energy is seeking a Site Readiness Technician to ensure delivered equipment meets the project quality plan and manufacturer specs across field sites. You will perform detailed receiving inspections of BESS modules, inverters, and switchgear, and verify electrical and mechanical workmanship prior to energization.

This role requires 3+ years in power plants or BESS environments, strong reading of drawings, and willingness to travel over 80% to sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in power plants, BESS, or HV electrical environments.
• Experience with field inspections, QA/QC, and construction quality control.
• Ability to travel >80% to project sites nationwide.
• Strong reading of electrical/mechanical drawings and QA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment receiving inspections of BESS containers, racks/modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and telecom cabinets.
• Validate deliveries against submittals and project QA plans; raise NCRs as needed.
• Verify installations after mechanical completion for code compliance and OEM requirements.
• Maintain inspection reports, punch lists, and photos; track corrective actions.
• Collaborate with construction teams, EPC partners, and OEMs to resolve issues.

Skills

Power plants

Battery Energy Storage Systems

High-voltage electrical

Data Centers

Job description

Site Readiness Technician– Data Center Energy Storage & Power Systems

Tysons

ON.energyis building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership, with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary software,ON.energydevelops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

Travel Requirement: >80% site based

Position Type: Full-Time, hourly with OT and per diem

Location: Field-Based in United States (current site in Amarillo, TX)

Overview

The Site Readiness Technician plays a critical role in ensuring all delivered and installed equipment meets the project Quality Plan, industry standards, and manufacturer specifications. This role performs detailed receiving inspections, validates construction quality after mechanical completion, and ensures Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) equipment is ready for commissioning and energization.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in utility-scale power systems—such as BESS, solar, thermal/gas turbine, or other power plant environments and thrives in a fast-paced, travel-heavy field role.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Receiving & Quality Inspections

• Perform incoming inspections of electrical and mechanical equipment including BESS containers, battery racks/modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, telecommunications cabinets, and auxiliary systems.
• Validate that all delivered equipment matches approved submittals, drawings, and the project’s Quality Plan, meeting ON.energy’s high industry standards.
• Document shipping damage, deviations, and non-conformances; initiate NCRs and coordinate with engineering, vendors, and construction teams for resolution.

Mechanical Completion Verification

• Inspect equipment installations after mechanical completion to verify workmanship quality, adherence to codes/standards, and compliance with OEM requirements.
• Conduct detailed inspections on wiring terminations, cable routing, torque requirements, labeling, grounding, conduits, and enclosure integrity.
• Review and verify that installation meets NEC, IEEE, UL 9540/9540A, relevant utility standards, and project-specific QA/QC criteria.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain thorough inspection reports, punch lists, redlines, and photographic documentation.
• Track and verify corrective actions, ensuring issues are closed prior to energization or commissioning handoff.
• Support QA Manager in maintaining project-level Quality Plans and documentation control.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with construction teams, commissioning engineers, EPC partners, and OEM representatives to resolve field quality issues.
• Communicate findings clearly and professionally across disciplines, escalating issues when required.
• Support readiness reviews, quality walkdowns, and pre-energization verification activities.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Power plants (thermal, gas turbine, peaker, etc.)
• Battery Energy Storage Systems
• High-voltage electrical or industrial environments
• Data Centers
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, one-lines, installation manuals, and QA/QC documentation.
• Experience performing field inspections, equipment verification, or construction quality control.
• Willing and able to travel over 80% to project sites nationwide.
• Understanding of codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, ISO/IEC, and utility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in QA/QC, commissioning, or field service roles.
• Familiarity with BESS architectures, inverters, transformers, MV equipment, and SCADA/telecom cabinets.
• Certifications such as NETA, AWS CWI, ISO 9001 auditor, or OSHA 30.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and a “zero-defect” mindset.
• Excellent communication and documentation habits.
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• Professional, solution-driven approach to problem solving

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For US-based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.