BESS Technician - Dulles, Power Plant Maintenance

BESS Technicians support field-based operations and maintenance for this utility-scale site, focused on safe, reliable operation of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) equipment and associated balance-of-plant. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical, controls, and communications issues, accurate documentation in CMMS/service records, and coordination with supervisors, Remote Operation Center monitoring teams, vendors/OEMs, and contractors. Responsibilities and autonomy scale by level/experience, from supervised task execution to advanced troubleshooting, work leadership, and mentoring as assigned. Employment for this site requires successful completion of MWAA badging and background checks as a condition of site access.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure strict adherence to all safety standards, including

OSHA, NFPA 70E

principles, state and local regulations, and company safety policies.

• Promote and support a strong safety culture, including hazard recognition, quality job briefings, stop-work authority, and safe work practices.
• Identify, escalate, and support resolution of electrical and operational safety hazards.
• Ensure consistent application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work controls, and PPE requirements across assigned work scopes.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities with the objective of optimizing system performance and operational efficiency.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on BESS equipment and associated balance-of-plant, including PCS/inverters, battery racks/enclosures, HVAC/auxiliary systems, transformers, switchgear, and related controls.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults using SCADA/monitoring tools, PLC/controls interfaces where applicable, and OEM diagnostic utilities; verify repairs and return equipment to service safely.
• Interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and OEM manuals to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and safe work planning.
• Use electrical test equipment and field tools as required (e.g., multimeters, insulation testers, low resistance ohmmeters as applicable, IR thermometer/camera) for maintenance and verification activities.
• Support monitoring/communications tasks as required, including data extraction, basic network troubleshooting, and coordination with Remote Operation Center monitoring teams and support resources.
• Ensure compliance with O&M agreements, warranty requirements, and service-level commitments; gather required evidence for closeout/warranty documentation.
• Manage vendor/OEM field activities to support safe execution, scope adherence, quality control, and complete closeout documentation (service reports, test records, punch lists, and as-left condition).
• Document all work performed, including service reports, commissioning/maintenance records (when applicable), safety observations, and corrective actions; ensure timely and accurate CMMS entries and required reporting.
• Attend training (local/remote) to maintain and expand skills; provide support to remote sites within the operating fleet as needed.
• Collaborate with peers, supervisors, vendors, and subcontractors to execute scopes safely and efficiently.
• Support emergency response activities and Emergency Action Plan execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Environmental Responsibilities:

• Participate in environmental compliance programs, inspections, and administrative recordkeeping.
• Support and maintaining compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Assist with environmental incident response and mitigation activities as required.

Education and/or

Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in utility-scale PV, substations, BESS environments, or equivalent industrial power systems with directly transferable skills.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E principles, NESC awareness, and MV safety practices applicable to the work scope.
• Must complete MWAA badging and background checks (site access requirement).
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory, three-phase power systems, and energy storage system fundamentals appropriate to the role.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings/schematics and OEM manuals.
• Proficiency with test equipment and tools used in electrical maintenance (multimeters, insulation testers, IR camera/thermography tools, etc.).
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms, maintenance reporting tools, and ability to learn additional software/platforms as required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to coordinate with technicians, supervisors, vendors, subcontractors, and support teams.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to travel for extended duration to remote project sites.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. overhead repeatedly.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction and ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to wear full complement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

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