BESS Field Manager

📋 Description

• Oversee one to three sites and be accountable for all on-ground activities related to site operations and maintenance.

• Acquire comprehensive knowledge of site operations and be prepared to articulate the operational status at any given moment.

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of site-specific issues and prioritize them based on safety, site performance, and additional considerations.

• Act as a proactive member of the Plus Power team, addressing problems and involving management early to prevent issues from escalating into site-limiting problems.

• Collaborate with the Director of Field Operations to establish a forward-looking schedule for site work.

• Ensure adherence to current safety and electrical policies for the protection and wellbeing of staff and visitors.

• Conduct quality and safety inspections/audits on maintenance activities carried out by field technicians.

• Provide updates on site maintenance activities, including both planned and unplanned maintenance.

• Timely identify and report critical issues to maximize uptime, facilitate successful energy market operations, and ensure compliance with stakeholder contracts.

• Support field O&M providers in maintenance or complex repair tasks.

• Oversee efficient scheduling and coordination of maintenance and repair efforts.

• Facilitate prompt responses to site communications and plant/equipment control failures in collaboration with the trading team, remote operations, EMS supplier, and asset managers.

• Offer technical assistance to onsite technicians and other vendors.

• Ensure the generation of service work orders for necessary corrective repairs and oversee the completion of such work.

• Maintain up-to-date daily records to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Schedule preventative maintenance activities in accordance with contractual obligations and seasonal constraints.

• Identify additional services required and initiate action to address facility needs.

• Analyze and determine root cause(s) of underperforming systems with support from performance engineering and the O&M field team.

• Manage overtime work of the field team while typically adhering to contracted services.

• Coordinate activities between site management and O&M providers.

• Ensure timely and complete submission of Warranty Claims as needed and oversee warranty work until completion.

• Travel up to 60% for fieldwork, onsite supervision, or to support other Field Managers during planned or unplanned outages.

• Organize monthly outage plans with internal and external stakeholders.

• Responsible for maintaining site safety, including pre-job Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and other pertinent forms.

• Expected to collaborate with the Director of EHS on best practices and align on site safety standards.

• Ensure compliance with ERCOT Weatherization guidelines.

• Work with Asset Managers to guarantee that all contractual commitments with key stakeholders and O&M contractors are met.

• Coordinate with Asset Managers to ensure that any onsite work remains within the approved project budget.

• This position is primarily focused on management rather than hands-on work, overseeing third parties responsible for maintenance and repairs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or five years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• A minimum of two years of direct experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and/or solar site operations is preferred.

• Strong understanding of safe industrial work practices and a commitment to ensuring site safety.

• Ability to communicate professionally with management, contractors, landowners, and other stakeholders.

• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in collaborating within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Electrical, Inverter, and BESS certifications or licenses are preferred.

• HV electrical certification or experience is preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings.

• Experience with electrical isolation (Lockout/Tagout) procedures for both low and high voltage equipment.

• Proven experience in managing teams, both locally and remotely.

• Flexibility in work hours and willingness to travel to remote locations is required.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Capable of lifting 30 lbs and comfortable working from a ladder.

• Ability to walk long distances for site inspections.

• Competent in operating forklifts and other small motorized equipment.

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Able to respond in person to their site within a reasonable timeframe.

• Ideally located between Austin and San Antonio or near Midland, Texas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation.

• Unlimited vacation.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Work-from-home stipend.

• Educational assistance.

• Parental leave.

• A highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection, learning, and growth.