O&M Technician — Battery Energy Storage (BESS) / Power Systems

📍 Location: North and West Texas 

🕒 Full-Time | Guaranteed 40 Hours per Week 

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly capable O&M Lead Technician to serve as the primary on-site Operator representative for large battery energy storage facilities consisting of BESS, medium-voltage transformers, a main power transformer, and associated substation equipment.

This role is not a rotating project assignment. This is the designated field lead responsible for executing the contractual Operations & Maintenance obligations under long-term O&M Agreements.

The technician will operate with significant autonomy and professional accountability, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, responding to system events and emergencies, managing spare parts inventory, supporting NERC-related operational requirements, maintaining compliance with HSSE standards, and producing detailed operational reporting.

This position is best suited for a disciplined, high-trust technician who understands utility-scale power infrastructure, high-voltage environments, and the operational expectations of grid-connected assets.

Core Responsibilities

1. Preventative & Corrective Maintenance

• Execute Preventative Maintenance Services in accordance with the Annual Maintenance Service Plan
• Perform corrective maintenance on Covered Equipment, including:
• • Tier 1 BESS equipment
  • Medium-voltage transformers
  • Main power transformer
  • Switchgear and protection systems
  • Communication and telemetry equipment
• Maintain system condition consistent with Prudent Industry Practices and OEM requirements

2. Emergency & System Event Response

• Respond to site Emergencies and System Events within contractual response time requirements
• Immediately mitigate safety or equipment risks
• Support emergency corrective actions to prevent material loss or system capacity impact
• Provide detailed written event notifications and follow-up reports within required timeframes

3. Substation & High-Voltage Operations

• Perform switching activities in accordance with approved procedures
• Support medium-voltage and substation interface troubleshooting
• Assist with outages, breaker operations, and coordination with the utility (Oncor)
• Maintain awareness of interconnection and grid compliance obligations

4. NERC / Operational Compliance Support

• Support Generator Operator (GOP) functions as applicable
• Maintain operational logs and event documentation
• Ensure work aligns with NERC Reliability Standards where required
• Assist with compliance audits and documentation retention

5. Metering, Telemetry & Monitoring

• Support meter testing and calibration coordination
• Maintain telemetry and communications functionality
• Troubleshoot communications failures and restore within required timeframes

6. Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Act as on-site custodian of Spare Parts inventory
• Track serialized and non-serialized parts
• Maintain minimum inventory levels
• Coordinate procurement with Customer
• Ensure accurate monthly inventory reporting

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Produce clear, detailed service reports and maintenance logs
• Contribute to Monthly and Annual operational reporting
• Document outages, forced events, lost production, and corrective actions
• Maintain digital records in alignment with contractual reporting requirements
• Support warranty and insurance claim documentation

8. Safety & HSSE Compliance

• Follow LOTO and energized work protocols
• Comply with HSSE requirements and site safety standards
• Maintain safe handling and disposal of oils, lubricants, and hazardous materials
• Participate in safety training and audits

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on electrical experience in one or more of the following:
• • Utility-scale power generation
  • Substation operations
  • High-voltage or medium-voltage environments
  • Battery energy storage systems
  • Industrial power systems
• Demonstrated troubleshooting capability in power systems
• Experience working with MV (5kV–35kV) systems
• Ability to read single-line diagrams, protection schematics, and OEM manuals
• Working knowledge of safe switching practices
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work outdoors in industrial environments

Strongly Preferred

• Substation high-voltage experience 
• Prior utility-scale BESS experience
• Familiarity with transformer diagnostics and breaker testing
• NERC familiarity or Generator Operator exposure
• NFPA 70E certification
• State electrical license or formal electrical training
• OEM certifications helpful, but not necessary

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Competitive hourly pay
• Overtime eligibility and potential
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO
• Paid training and certifications
• Long-term stability under multi-year O&M contract