Battery Energy Storage Systems Field Service Engineer
Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.
Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more 125 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?
In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?
We are now looking for a

DESIRED EDUCATION

• BEng Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• NVQ Level 3: Electrical Installation BS 7671:2018

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-4 years’ experience with battery energy storage systems and/or renewable energy, power systems design and communication networks.
• HV switching operations as an authorized person and with experience is an advantage.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Detail oriented with a project management mindset
• Good collaboration skills
• Knowledgeable in MS Office applications, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

will be part the growing Field Service Delivery Team within the Energy Business – Energy Storage & Optimization, Lifecycle Services. The applicant should have a solid understanding of fundamental electrical engineering, project management and construction principals, as well, as experience in high power electrical systems

AS A FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER, YOUR WORK WILL FOCUS ON THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform field service activities in accordance with the long-term service agreement needs and the established work plan.
• Actively support the Project Team during the commissioning of battery energy storage systems and related equipment.
• Address technical and operational issues at customer installations promptly, report these issues, and propose product improvements to meet quality and cost targets.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with customers through effective communication and service.
• Prepare and present analytical service reports that include conclusions and recommendations for planned and unplanned maintenance resolving technical issues faced by customers.
• Serve as a local technical advisor in customer meetings as required.
• Generate service work reports and maintain accurate documentation related to site visits or customer interactions.
• Commit to being on service jobs for at least 50% of the year to ensure hands-on resolution of issues and customer engagement.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:

• LV, MV and HV Systems
• Energy Management System, EMS
• Battery module, preferred with CATL battery background
• Inverter technology, preferred with PE or SMA inverter background
• Online Platform Communication Systems
• Industrial networks and protocols (Modbus TCP, Profibus, CAN-bus, CIP, ethernet/IP, Control NET, etc.)
• PLC and Control systems
• PV Systems
• Protection relays
• Variable frequency drives
• HVAC, Chillers
• Fire Alarm and Suppression System
• Advance programming of firewalls and routers
• Familiar with NEMA and IP enclosure designs
• AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations
• Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Commissioning experience

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or associate from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth
• Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)
• Hearing/Listening
• Clear Speech
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Driving (local/over the road)
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time
• Climbing / Balanc

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works Alone / Works with Others
• Verbal Contact w/Others; Face-to-Face Contact
• Inside / Outside
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold
• Noise
• Mechanical Equipment
• Electrical Equipment
• Pressurized Equipment
• Moving Objects
• High Places
• Fumes/Odors
• Hazardous Materials
• Dirt Dus