Advanced BESS Technician; Operations and Maintenance

Advanced BESS Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

Odessa, Texas

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission‑critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce delivers technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for UPS systems, backup generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers.

Your Impact

The Advanced Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Technician in the PEARCE Renewables Operations and Maintenance division performs tasks involving operations and maintenance (O&M) and physical labor at commercial and industrial solar energy projects throughout the United States. These are local sites – candidates should reside within 50 miles of Odessa, Texas.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) equipment.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) of equipment as an authorized person and under properly performed LOTO conditions.
• Conduct daily safety and task planning discussions including pre-task planning, Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), and Risk Assessments (RAs).
• Interact with vendors and customers in a professional manner.
• Act as a team member to support site work which could include supervising field work onsite focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Core Experience

• 2‑4+ years of electrical proficiency relating to electrical systems and components is required.
• 2‑4+ years of renewable energy experience is preferred.
• A commitment to safety and attention to detail with the ability to recognize potential issues and provide safe solutions.
• Post‑secondary education is preferred.
• Electrical certifications are preferred such as OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and NFPA
  70E.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to meet Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) internal and external requirements is required.

• Candidates residing in the Odessa, Texas area preferred.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license for at least a year.
• Work possible rotating shifts.
• Prolong standing and working in ergonomic challenging positions.
• Varied climates based upon locations.

Compensation: $30.00‑$42.00 hourly/DOE

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation.

We also offer all full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family‑friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company‑matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.