Field Service Engineer (Utility BESS)
TLDR
Support and lead the commissioning and maintenance of utility-scale battery energy storage systems while collaborating with an international team and contributing to a fast-growing industry.
Responsibilities
- Execute pre-commissioning, cold commissioning and hot commissioning of utility scale BESS projects
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on installed energy storage projects
- Validate electrical installations, system configuration and performance
- Troubleshoot faults across DC systems, PCS/Inverters, MV equipment, SCADA and auxiliaries
- Supervise subcontractors and ensure site works meet safety, quality and project requirements
- Complete commissioning records, service reports, fault reports and handover documentation
- Support client training, site handover, warranty investigations and technical reporting
- Support regional delivery, commissioning and O&M activities, including travel to project sites as required.
Requirements
- Electrical, electrotechnical, or equivalent technical qualification, with proven experience in electrical installation, commissioning, maintenance, or fault finding
- Proven experience working on utility-scale electrical systems, preferably including BESS, PCS/inverters, DC battery systems, MV/LV switchgear, transformers, SCADA, BMS or EMS systems
- PES/PAV and PEI training/qualificationrequired
- Competence to work under CEI 11-27 / CEI EN 50110 procedures for electrical work, including live LV work, work near live parts and work in the vicinity of HV/MV systems
- Practical experience using correctly rated electrical test equipment, diagnostic tools
- Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interlock logic, commissioning procedures and OEM technical manuals
- Experience with installation, commissioning, energisation, maintenance and fault finding across DC systems, PCS/inverters, MV interfaces and SCADA systems
- Familiarity with BMS, EMS, SCADA, PLCs, communication networks, HVAC, fire detection/suppression interfaces and auxiliary systems
- Ability to work under permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, switching, isolation, RAMS and site safety procedures
- Completion of mandatory workplace health and safety training under Italian safety requirements before site deployment
- Ability to complete commissioning records, test reports, service reports, fault reports, riskassessmentsand handover documentation accurately
- Valid Category B driving licence
- Willingness to travel across Italy and internationally as required
- Previousutility-scale BESS installation,commissioningor maintenance experience
- Experience with OEM-supplied integrated systems covering DC batteries, PCS, MV equipment and SCADA
- Medium-voltage switching experience on 11 kV–33 kV systems
- Formal MV switching authorisation under client, DNO/DSOor site rules
- Experience on substations, renewable-energy plants, grid-connected storageprojectsor industrial power systems
- Knowledge of CEI 0-16 for MV/HV grid-connected plants in Italy
- Experience with remote diagnostics, alarm analysis, firmware updates, datalogsand root-cause analysis
- Availability for call-out, outage support,overtimeor occasional weekend work
We offer you
- A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style
- The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.
- An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued
- Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe
- Possibility for remote work
- Qualified training and support with our buddy system
- A detailed introduction to our product portfolio
- Competitive salary and a great bonus structure
- Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country
Benefits
Education Stipend
Qualified training and support with our buddy system
Additional benefits based on location
Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country
Remote-Friendly
Possibility for remote work
Trina Solar develops and implements advanced solar technology and energy storage solutions, specializing in Battery Energy Storage Systems and Power Conversion Systems. Targeting the renewable energy market, we aim to provide innovative products that enhance the efficiency and accessibility of solar energy.