Lead BESS Technician

Who We Are

Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazine’s “Companies that are Changing the World.” It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. At Enel North America, our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.

The Opportunity:

This position will involve work at multiple BESS(Battery Energy Storage System) power plants maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage (345kV and below) to 12VDC.  The equipment that will need to be maintained includes: station service electrical equipment such as motors, and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems, security and battery support systems.  This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment as well as preventative and predictive maintenance activities for the afore mentioned equipment.  

What You'll Do at Enel:

• Provide leadership to a team of up to 10 Field Service Technicians with a focus on reliability based philosophies to include executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance 

*Responsible to execute daily scheduling philosophy utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by Planning with a focus on maximizing generation and also ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.  

• BESS Lead to perform plant related preventive, reactive, and predictive maintenance 

• BESS Lead to Initiate SAP Notifications and generate maintenance records associated with the electrical systems for the plants 

• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work and job specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner 

• Effectively gather information regarding plant performance/issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues 

• Read schematics to assist in troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, speed control systems, and components 

• Lead to have after-hours availability to be dispatched to site requiring immediate attention. 

Who You Are:

• Supervisory experience of field staff as a lead or foreman
• Ability to use electrical test equipment such as, DMM, meggers and multi process calibration equipment
• IR Certificate Level 1
• Ultrasound qualifications a plus
• Strong knowledge in electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques
• Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed

What You've Accomplished:

• 5 year’s relevant experience in the renewable energy sector or
• 3 years related experience and Associates Degree/Tech School Certification or
• B.S. Degree (electrical or technical) and 6 months or more of applicable experience

What Enel Offers You:

• Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
• Benefits are effective as of day one!
• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
  • 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 80% of the first 5% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
  • Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
  • Home office set-up stipend
  • Paid leave programs
  • The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
  • The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
• An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy.  The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law. 

EEO Statement

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies

Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.