BESS O&M Service Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire - UK South, England, United Kingdom
Work Pattern: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Competitive
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced BESS O&M Service Engineer for our UK BESS Projects.
The focus of the role is around the operation and maintenance, troubleshooting and performance optimization of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems whilst being technically minded around installations and utility connections. The work will cover BESS project and field work, but also home-office working, ensuring the safe and efficient system operation in line with contract obligations. This also includes reviewing technical maintenance documentation and drawings, supporting in planning activities and emergency corrective maintenance support.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to play a key role in ensuring the reliable operations and optimal performance of BESS projects, while joining a successful company currently undergoing a significant growth phase in the energy transition sector.
The candidate will need to be motivated and have a strong technical background in Battery Energy Storage Systems with a proven track record in Operations and Maintenance. A candidate who has training on Battery systems and PCS specific equipment will be highly advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and support routine preventive and corrective maintenance of Battery Storage Systems and associated infrastructure.
- Carrying out remote operations as part of the corrective or preventive maintenance requirements.
- Perform site inspections and diagnostics using tools and test equipment.
- Ensure adherence to site-specific Health and Safety standards and regulations
- Supervision of subcontractors and ensuring quality and compliance of third-party works
- Provide support during commissioning, upgrades and major repairs.
- Review Maintenance documentation and manuals and provide support in drafting maintenance procedures and Methods of Statement.
- Cooperating with LTSA management and H&S to draft and review H&S documentation, RAMS and other relevant procedures.
- Support management team in communication with OEM suppliers for Maintenance procedures and relevant clarifications
- Support in drafting the annual plan of the BESS projects
- On-Call support for urgent site issues outside of normal working hours.