Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Technician 3)

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We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world. 

We’re looking for a TS&E Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Technician 3

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.

• Full-time with potential for overtime
• Annual bonus program  
• Medical plan options available 
• 401(k) plan and matching contributions
• Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, on diesel, gas, compressed air, electrical, controls, oil free air compressors, HVAC, microgrid & storage and more 
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement available  
• Safety-focused culture working on brand new technology 

What you’ll do:

• You’ll be based out of our Pearland, TX operations center.  
• You’ll have an opportunity to work overtime and weekends, and travel (upon short notice).   
• Perform functional and performance tests, repair, and preventative maintenance on existing BESS fleet to make equipment ready for hire
• Prepare BESS for specific customer-facing projects, including custom programming and parameters into package controllers, inverters, and battery management systems, and implementing specific machine settings for associated equipment including generators, and adjustable circuit breakers
• Test and validate new BESS including new capital expenditures and equipment from new vendors, and help develop reports detailing performance results, technical advantages and disadvantages, and recommended action.
• Perform root cause analyses of equipment failures, submit nonconformance reports, and assist with warranty issues.
• Identify and replace bad BESS batteries/cells, and apply battery calibration procedures to balance chemical energy storage and cell voltages
• Travel to customers’ project sites to install, commission, and test entire microgrids including BESS, generators, transformers, load banks, and switchgear including high voltage (over 1,000 Volts to 35,000 Volts).
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical and electronic wiring and equipment using hand tools and power tools 
• Use test instruments such as multimeters, ammeters, power quality analyzers, insulation testers, ground testers, and turns ratio testers 
• Participate in officially sanctioned training courses to help spread knowledge and experience throughout the business.
• Give ad hoc one-on-one training and lead other technicians on BESS products

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent work experience 
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• 10+ years of formal technical training and work experience within the power generation or similar industry, particularly with the installation, fault finding, repair, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical switchgear, transformers, engines, 3-phase generators, voltage regulators, governors, machine controllers, rectifiers, inverters, and batteries 
• Outstanding safety record and knowledge of lockout/tagout and use of electrical personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Understands how to set up and use test instruments, including electrical multimeters and voltage detectors
• Exceptional computer skills in a Windows environment – both hardware and software
• Understands the relationships between voltage (absolute instantaneous and RMS), frequency, and power triangle – P, Q, and S and can perform algebraic calculations.
• Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 50 lbs. 

Find out more and apply now.

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