Lead Engineer, BESS
Core
Lead Engineer responsible for the reliable operation, safety, and optimization of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) assets, serving as a domain expert and primary SME for technical safety and engineering matters.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Engineer (BESS Operations & Reliability)
Builds
Operational performance and reliability strategies for deployed BESS capacity
Domain
Energy Storage / Battery Systems
Required skills
BESS operations and engineering, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Management of Change (MoC), Asset Management Standards, Preventive Maintenance development, Data analysis (Python/R), Battery safety regulations (CPUC/UL9540), Numerical modeling of battery phenomena, Team leadership and mentoring
Preferred skills
3-5 years BESS experience, Knowledge of OEMs (Fluence, LG, Samsung), Lean Six Sigma, Modernization strategy
Technologies
Python, R, Ignition, Trimark, Isotrol Scada, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio
Responsibilities
Coordinate with field operations for system design, safety compliance, and audit findings correction; Provide engineering support for troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of electrical equipment; Lead technical projects to enhance asset performance and operations; Perform Root Cause Analysis and develop recovery plans; Manage Change and implement Asset Management Standards; Develop Preventive Maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Procedures; Monitor new technology innovations and recommend implementations; Conduct technical due diligence for new BESS opportunities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities