SolarBESS Field Engineer
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Field Service Engineer Solar/BESS Systems
Location: Salt Lake City UT/ Houston TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
The Field Service Engineer is responsible for performing technical field assignments involving the installation commissioning troubleshooting maintenance and repair of string and central solar inverters Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Power Conversion Systems (PCS) batteries and related ancillary equipment. This role requires strong technical expertise independent field work capability and the ability to collaborate across engineering logistics and project management teams to ensure optimal plant performance and customer satisfaction.
Location: Salt Lake City UT/ Houston TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
The Field Service Engineer is responsible for performing technical field assignments involving the installation commissioning troubleshooting maintenance and repair of string and central solar inverters Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Power Conversion Systems (PCS) batteries and related ancillary equipment. This role requires strong technical expertise independent field work capability and the ability to collaborate across engineering logistics and project management teams to ensure optimal plant performance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Installation & Commissioning
- Perform installation operation testing and maintenance of solar inverter and BESS systems.
- Support and execute pre-commissioning (with and without grid emulator) and commissioning activities in alignment with schedules and work plans.
- Lead field upgrade and rework projects (software and hardware) ensuring technical scope schedule and customer commitments are met.
- Perform general troubleshooting and diagnostics in accordance with maintenance and repair guidelines.
- Investigate solar plant issues including DC array grid faults inverter design issues and utility grid transients.
- For BESS systems conduct SOC checks module/component-level troubleshooting replacement of electrical/electronic components and software updates.
- Perform preventive maintenance and Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) activities per contractual requirements.
- Identify document and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
- Perform corrective maintenance and root cause analysis for complex technical issues.
Required Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Engineering Computer Science or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
- Ability to work independently in field environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in electrical and electronic systems.
- Willingness to travel 60 80%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the renewable energy industry.
- Power electronics experience.
- OSHA 10 Certification (within 12 months of hire).
- NFPA 70E Certification (within 12 months of hire).
Key Skills
- Active Directory
- Technical Documentation
- Windows
- On-Site Support
- Test Equipment
- Linux
- Internet
- Preventive Maintenance
- Technical Assistance
- Troubleshoot
- Problem Resolution
- Setup
- hardware
- Technical Support
- UNIX
