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Operations Engineer

Motive Companies

Job Location:

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 125 - 150

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Details:

Motive Workforce is partnering with an innovative energy technology company to hire an experienced Operations Engineer to support the deployment commissioning operation and maintenance of advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS).

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems in the field. Youll work directly with customers while collaborating with engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability. If youre comfortable working independently troubleshooting power systems and supporting critical energy infrastructure wed like to hear from you.

Coordinate fleet deployment scheduling dispatch and retrieval of mobile energy systems.
Perform commissioning startup and operational testing of battery energy storage systems.
Verify electrical connections grounding and site readiness before system startup.
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize fleet uptime.
Troubleshoot electrical mechanical battery and power electronics issues in the field.
Serve as the primary technical escalation point for customer support and field operations.
Operate and validate system controls operating modes and state transitions.
Maintain detailed service documentation maintenance records and performance data.
Communicate technical findings and status updates with customers and internal engineering teams.
Participate in an on-call support rotation.
Travel to customer sites throughout the region as needed. (up to 50%)

Details:

Qualifications

Experience supporting battery energy storage systems (BESS) microgrids UPS or similar power systems.
Hands-on experience with commissioning startup field service or operations.
Strong troubleshooting skills involving power electronics and electrical systems.
Experience working safely on 480V or higher electrical equipment.
Ability to read electrical drawings and perform quality electrical terminations.
Experience using SCADA controls software or energy management platforms.
Strong customer communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Knowledge of electrical safety standards and field service best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with inverters DC power systems portable power or microgrid technologies.
Familiarity with Modbus or industrial communications protocols.
Experience with fleet management or remote monitoring platforms.
Basic programming experience with Python MATLAB Julia or similar tools.
Background in fast-paced startup or emerging technology environments.
Certifications related to battery systems electrical safety or heavy equipment operation.

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to join a team developing next-generation energy infrastructure and work directly on advanced battery storage technology deployed in real-world applications. Youll have a direct impact on product performance customer success and the future of distributed energy systems.

Annual Salary: $125K - $150K

Required Experience:

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