Field Technician PV-BESS

We are currently recruiting a Field Technician PV-BESS to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working toward common goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility andclear accountability.

Job Description:

Field Technician – Solar PV + BESS

Location:

Hinkley, California (Overnight Solar) Department:
Operations & Maintenance

Reports To:

Field Supervisor – Solar PV

Employment Type:

Full-Time Sites:
Overnight Solar — 150 MW PV with 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

The Field Technician performs hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance on the Company's utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) equipment at Overnight Solar, a 150 MW PV facility paired with a 4-hour BESS located in Hinkley, California. Working under the direction of the Field Supervisor, the Technician carries out day-to-day field work across PV modules, inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, balance-of-plant equipment, and BESS systems, and helps ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the site.

This is a full-time, hourly position based on-site at Overnight Solar. The role requires close coordination with the Field Supervisor and the Remote Operations Center (ROC), strict adherence to safety procedures around high-voltage and battery storage equipment, and the flexibility to respond to equipment alarms and emergent maintenance needs as they arise.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on PV modules, string/central inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, and balance-of-plant equipment per approved procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on BESS equipment, including battery racks, power conversion system (PCS) units, and associated thermal management and fire-suppression systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures and underperformance alerts identified through SCADA/DAS alarms or work orders.
• Support root-cause analysis on recurring failure modes alongside the Field Supervisor and O&M engineering.
• Flag spare parts and consumables needs to the Field Supervisor to support parts availability for critical components.

• Follow Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO), arc-flash, and high-voltage safety procedures on every task; stop work and elevate immediately when conditions are unsafe.
• Participate in job safety analyses (JSAs), toolbox talks, and safety audits; complete assigned corrective actions on schedule.
• Comply with OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E requirements, plus applicable state and local environmental regulations.
• Maintain site access, security, and environmental compliance standards (stormwater, vegetation management, and habitat requirements as applicable).

• Respond to alarms triaged by the Remote Operations Center (ROC)/SCADA monitoring team and confirm resolution of equipment issues in the field.
• Create, update, and close SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Work Orders, or the equivalent CMMS, accurately and on schedule.
• Keep the Field Supervisor informed of Work Order status, aging items, and recurring issues.
• Participate in daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings as required.

• Perform visual inspections, cleaning, and functional checks of battery enclosures, PCS units, transformers, and switch gear associated with the 4-hour BESS system.
• Monitor BESS temperature, state-of-charge, and alarm conditions; elevate anomalies per site procedures.
• Support fire-detection/suppression system inspections and emergency response drills specific to battery storage equipment.
• Coordinate with…