O&M Technical Coordinator – CAISO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist with daily technical and operational functions for assigned CAISO battery energy storage assets.

• Analyze alarms, fault logs, SCADA trends, EMS data, and service reports to aid in troubleshooting and enhancing reliability.

• Organize preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including vendor scheduling, work tracking, documentation, and follow-up on closures.

• Diagnose issues with utility-scale BESS equipment and plant systems, covering batteries, PCS, EMS, SCADA, communications, and protection and controls.

• Manage activities of OEMs, contractors, and service providers, including warranty administration, field mobilization, corrective actions, and technical escalations.

• Assist with CAISO operational readiness, outage coordination, telemetry readiness, maintenance scheduling, and operational documentation.

• Keep asset records, warranty logs, equipment histories, inventory tracking, RMAs, and operational documentation up to date.

• Travel to project sites for inspections, troubleshooting, commissioning, testing, vendor oversight, and verification of corrective actions.

• Aid in commissioning, turnover, and post-COD operational readiness activities.

• Support internal reporting, compliance documentation, audit preparation, and adherence to safety regulations.

• Act as the principal execution and coordination resource for maintenance activities, technical issue resolution, documentation management, and field follow-up.

• Collaborate closely with Asset Management, Operations Engineering, Field Operations, Commercial Operations, HSE, Compliance, OEMs, contractors, service providers, and CAISO Scheduling Coordinators.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in utility-scale power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, commissioning, field service, controls, SCADA, industrial electrical systems, or operations and maintenance is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, operations, or a related field is required.

• Experience with assets operating within CAISO is required.

• Background in maintenance planning, execution, commissioning, field service, or technical operations activities is essential.

• Proficient understanding of utility-scale BESS equipment and plant systems, including battery systems, PCS/inverter systems, transformers, switchgear, protection and controls, SCADA, EMS, and communication systems.

• Experience in reviewing alarms, fault logs, event histories, and operational data for troubleshooting and resolution of issues.

• Proven experience working with OEMs, contractors, service providers, and cross-functional internal teams.

• Familiarity with outage coordination, telemetry systems, SCADA communications, and utility-scale operational workflows.

• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and OEM technical documentation.

• Experience with compliance documentation, audit preparation, and evidence retention practices.

• OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, LOTO/JHA, or similar utility-scale safety training is required.

• Familiarity with CMMS and asset management systems is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is necessary.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Harvey with sound judgment and appropriate oversight.

• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple ongoing issues and priorities.

• Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant utility-scale, industrial, or military technical experience will be considered.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Willingness to travel to CAISO sites, estimated at 30%, is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 20% bonus.

• 401(k) program with 6% match.

• Monthly cell phone stipend.

• Medical, dental, and vision care benefits.

• 20 vacation days.

• 5 sick days.

• 9 observed holidays.

• Remote work options within the continental United States.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.