BESS Lead
Core
Provide programme-level governance for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) delivery, integration, and performance readiness, ensuring battery safety, OEM interfaces, and grid services are addressed through disciplined oversight.
Role type
Senior IC BESS Lead / Program Governance
Builds
Grid-scale BESS projects (LFP/containerised systems, PCS/MV interfaces, EMS/BMS/SCADA)
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Renewable energy / Grid integration
Required skills
BESS/OEM safety training, NFPA 855, grid code, EMS/BMS/SCADA, performance testing, warranty management, risk-based decision making, technical escalation, integration dependency coordination
Preferred skills
PMP, BESS/OEM safety training, NFPA 855 / fire safety awareness, grid code, EMS/BMS/SCADA and performance testing training
Technologies
LFP, containerised systems, PCS, MV interfaces, EMS, BMS, SCADA, FSS
Responsibilities
Review BESS progress, risks and recovery actions covering battery containers, PCS, MV systems, auxiliaries, FSS, EMS/BMS/SCADA control interfaces and grid interfaces. Provide technical escalation support on battery safety, OEM compliance, warranty, performance tests and availability requirements. Coordinate integration dependencies with Solar/Wind generation, grid connectivity, communication networks and energisation plans. Review commissioning strategy, performance test criteria and HOTO readiness recommendations. Present consolidated BESS decision requirements to the Program Director and Client.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
