Battery Storage Technician I

What You Can Expect

ENGIE North America is hiring a Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) Tech I, for our BESS facilities near McCamey, TX. You will be responsible for executing field response for reactive and planned maintenance activities of select operating standalone battery assets.

Your daily responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Execute preventative maintenance tasks on site specific equipment during monthly – semi-annual – annual maintenance cycles
• Demonstrate reactive maintenance skills, such as basic troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis, to reestablish faulted units
• Complete permits to work, job safety plans (JSPs)
• Conduct lockout tag-out (LOTO) procedures
• Perform last minute risk assessments

The expectation is for you to properly interpret ENGIE’s official documentation, such as LOTO procedures, work instructions, routine maintenance checklists, and create and follow up on work orders and observations created in Maximo. It is also expected for you to conduct site orientations to original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) representatives, independent service provider’s (ISP’s), vendors, and site visitors, and accompany them to units to perform LOTO and general supervision when needed, to make sure all the mentioned groups adhere to ENGIE’s quality and safety standards.

Lastly, you will be require to participate in a Qualified Electrical Worker Competency Skills test, in which you will demonstrate knowledge on taking AC/DC voltage readings, perform a hot-cold-hot tests, use CAT IV PPE, use a shotgun stick to apply cluster grounds and to verify the absence of voltage using a non-contact voltage detector, and in the use of a voltage detector tester.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED or a diploma in an electrical program where you have learned AC/DC voltage, general electrical theory, basic understanding of one-line and three-line schematics, operation & maintenance of electrical equipment such as AC/DC breakers, AC/DC disconnects, MV transformers, NO/NC contactors, and relays
• Minimum one-three (1-3) years of experience in any or BESS sites, Solar generation sites, Wind generation sites, Thermal power plants, or Controls & Instrumentation Maintenance
• Knowledgeable of how to use basic hand and power tools, such as screwdrivers, crescent wrenches, pliers, ratchet wrenches, analog or digital torque wrenches, sockets, drills, impacts, etc.
• Proficient in using and maintaining SCADA systems
• Capacity to be on call as deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional Details

• This is a field position requiring daily travel to client site(s)
• Must be available to travel domestically to support other support operations at other ENGIE Renewable Generation (solar, wind and BESS) sites
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record to drive company vehicle on and around the plant
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The position consists of 30% work indoors and 70% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions

Compensation

Hourly Range:

$30.00 - $45.00 USD/hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

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