Field Service Engineer (Utility BESS)
About this job
Responsibilities • Execute pre-commissioning, cold commissioning and hot commissioning of utility scale BESS projects • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on installed energy storage projects • Validate electrical installations, system configuration and performance • Troubleshoot faults across DC systems, PCS/Inverters, MV equipment, SCADA and auxiliaries • Supervise subcontractors and ensure site works meet safety, quality and project requirements • Complete commissioning records, service reports, fault reports and handover documentation • Support client training, site handover, warranty investigations and technical reporting • Support regional delivery, commissioning and O&M activities, including travel to project sites as required. Requirements • Electrical, electrotechnical, or equivalent technical qualification, with proven experience in electrical installation, commissioning, maintenance, or fault finding • Proven experience working on utility-scale electrical systems, preferably including BESS, PCS/inverters, DC battery systems, MV/LV switchgear, transformers, SCADA, BMS or EMS systems • PES/PAV and PEI training/qualificationrequired • Competence to work under CEI 11-27 / CEI EN 50110 procedures for electrical work, including live LV work, work near live parts and work in the vicinity of HV/MV systems • Practical experience using correctly rated electrical test equipment, diagnostic tools • Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interlock logic, commissioning procedures and OEM technical manuals • Experience with installation, commissioning, energisation, maintenance and fault finding across DC systems, PCS/inverters, MV interfaces and SCADA systems • Familiarity with BMS, EMS, SCADA, PLCs, communication networks, HVAC, fire detection/suppression interfaces and auxiliary systems • Ability to work under permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, switching, isolation, RAMS and site safety procedures • Completion of mandatory workplace health and safety training under Italian safety requirements before site deployment • Ability to complete commissioning records, test reports, service reports, fault reports, riskassessmentsand handover documentation accurately • Valid Category B driving licence • Willingness to travel across Italy and internationally as required • Location: Italy and/ or Portugal Preferred / additional • Previousutility-scale BESS installation,commissioningor maintenance experience • Experience with OEM-supplied integrated systems covering DC batteries, PCS, MV equipment and SCADA • Medium-voltage switching experience on 11 kV–33 kV systems • Formal MV switching authorisation under client, DNO/DSOor site rules • Experience on substations, renewable-energy plants, grid-connected storageprojectsor industrial power systems • Knowledge of CEI 0-16 for MV/HV grid-connected plants in Italy • Experience with remote diagnostics, alarm analysis, firmware updates, datalogsand root-cause analysis • Availability for call-out, outage support,overtimeor occasional weekend work Candidates must hold PES/PAV and PEI training/qualification and must be capable of being formally authorised by the employer to work on or near live/stored-energy electrical systems up to 1,500 VDC and 1,000 VAC in accordance with CEI 11-27 / CEI EN 50110 and Italian safety requirements. We offer you • A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style • The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries. • An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued • Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe • Possibility for remote work • Qualified training and support with our buddy system • A detailed introduction to our product portfolio • Competitive salary and a great bonus structure • Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country