Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician

Energy Vault is looking for a Field Service Technician to maintain and ensure the successful operation of our Battery Energy Storages in the West Texas region. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance services to utility energy storage equipment. Applicants should be self‑motivated team players with a positive attitude.

This role is first assigned to Energy Vault’s Cross Trail project in Snyder, Texas (Scurry County) for the first 6 months, then to the St. Gall project in Fort Stockton, Texas (Pecos County), and finally to the SOSA project near College Station, Texas (Madison County).

• Perform scheduled preventative and unscheduled corrective maintenance activities on energy storage products to maintain warranty coverage and system availability.
• Troubleshoot and respond promptly to system faults and outages.
• Respond to corrective maintenance cases, update online case logs accurately, and conduct electrical testing and diagnostics.
• Complete daily reports and maintain accurate records of all site work, fault resolutions, and replaced parts.
• Write and execute HV switching programs, issue HV access permits, monitor permit controls, and perform maintenance on HV assets.
• Adhere to site procedures, safety standards, local regulations, and all HSE best practices, proactively enforcing compliance.
• Collaborate closely with the Site Manager, Operations, Engineering Systems, and HSE teams; provide support as requested.
• Deliver compliant outputs required by Long‑Term Service Agreement contracts.
• Respond to customer concerns regarding system performance or functionality.
• Provide flexibility to support outside your home location as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support growth across applications.
• Maintain company‑issued property in good condition.
• Monitor faults, alarms, and performance of generating units via SCADA and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

• 3+ years experience in large‑scale Battery Energy Storage and Energy generation projects.
• Safety‑conscious, with a proven ability to work on large‑scale projects under stringent safety protocols.
• Electrical trades experience troubleshooting power electronics and medium/high‑voltage controls (AC/DC).
• Experience servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting utility‑scale BESS projects; PV/solar and wind experience is acceptable.
• Proficient with power/hand tools and electrical equipment in commissioning and maintenance roles.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Comfortable working with LV and MV equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while building productive relationships.
• Proficiency with multiple computer applications and technology.
• Can work at great heights, in extreme environments, perform prolonged repetitive duties, and lift at least 50 lbs regularly.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screening and participate in Energy Vault’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Energy Vault participates in E‑Verify.

• Certifications or training in renewable energy power inverters.
• Understanding of programming languages and equipment networking.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 40 %.
• Comfortable thriving in fast‑paced, rapid‑growth environments.
• Passion for sustainability, mission, and vision is a bonus.

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• 8‑week paternity leave.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.

$37 – $50.48 an hour reflects the target new‑hire hourly rate for the position across all U.S. locations.

At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.