BESS Technician II – Traveling O&M Technician

Xcel Energy

. Rotate through assigned utility-scale BESS sites across the Texas portfolio, covering scheduled visits and dispatched work .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in renewable energy operations and maintenance, particularly in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and inverter troubleshooting. Proficient in safety protocols, including LOTO procedures, and capable of managing multiple sites while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ExperienceInverter/PCS TroubleshootingMedium-Voltage and High-Voltage AwarenessLOTO and Safety Protocol AdherenceSite Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Preventive Maintenance ExecutionModule/Rack InspectionsThermal Management ChecksDC/AC InspectionsTransformer InspectionsCable-Termination InspectionsFault Diagnosis and TroubleshootingDaily Field ReportingReading Single-Line DiagramsCreating PM Schedules

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationProfessional Verbal CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyCustomer-Facing ResponsibilitiesTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Battery Management Systems (BMS)Thermographic Inspection ToolsHand/Power ToolsSafety EquipmentField Reporting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Journeyman Electrician BackgroundOEM Training or CertificationsFirst Aid/CPR/AED CertificationNFPA 70E Qualified Electrical WorkerOSHA 10–30 Certification

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyElectrical OperationsUtility-Scale BESSSafety TrainingNFPA 855 Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Rotate through assigned utility-scale BESS sites across the Texas portfolio, covering scheduled visits and dispatched work
Complete site-specific safety orientation and hazard assessment upon arrival
Serve as on-site presence for sites without dedicated staff and support regional CES sites, including overnight travel
Coordinate site routing, access, shutdowns, and outage timing with the ROC, field leadership, clients, and other entities
Execute preventive maintenance on battery, PCS/inverter, and balance-of-plant equipment per OEM requirements and CES procedures
Perform module/rack inspections, BMS checks, thermal management, DC/AC inspections, and filter/consumable replacement
Conduct transformer, torque, cable-termination, infrared, and thermographic inspections
Diagnose, isolate, and troubleshoot battery, PCS/inverter, and MV/HV equipment faults
Respond to ROC-dispatched alarms, outages, and emergency call-outs within response targets
Perform corrective maintenance and OEM-certified repairs within scope and support return-to-service
Support planned and unplanned outages, switching, LOTO, test-before-touch verification, and protective grounding
Identify, document, open, and track warranty claims with the warranty team, OEMs, and site owners
Manage site spare parts and consumables
Produce daily field reports and monthly reporting inputs covering work, sites, tasks, findings, parts, follow-ups, and hours
Provide status updates to the ROC, field leadership, and owners
Conduct JHAs, tailboards, LOTO, safety training, toolbox talks, and site orientations
Maintain compliance with NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEC/NESC, and emergency-response procedures
Exercise stop-work authority and report incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions
Support root-cause reviews and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Based in Texas and willing to travel extensively across Texas, including overnight
2+ years of hands-on experience in renewable energy or electrical operations and maintenance (BESS, solar, substation, or industrial power)
6–12 months of site leadership experience, including managing multiple sites concurrently
1–2 years of customer-facing responsibilities, including client calls, reporting, and customer communications
Inverter/PCS and/or battery system troubleshooting experience
Medium-voltage and high-voltage (15–500 kV) awareness, with switching and LOTO discipline
Strict adherence to LOTO and applicable safety procedures
Ability to read single-line diagrams, schematics, PM specifications, and OEM manuals
Ability to review and support creation of switching orders, PM schedules, and corrective maintenance procedures
Clear, professional written and verbal communication and accurate daily reporting
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Ability to pass background check and drug screen
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across multiple sites
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb, work at heights, operate hand/power tools, and work outdoors in all weather
Preferred: combined solar and BESS O&M experience
Preferred: inverter troubleshooting on major OEM platforms
Preferred: battery system troubleshooting
Preferred: journeyman electrician background or equivalent electrical experience
Preferred: OEM training or certifications
Preferred: balance-of-plant experience
Preferred: substation switching and taking a site offline with specialist support
Preferred: LOTO and safety protocol experience
Preferred: NFPA 70E qualified electrical worker and arc-flash training
Preferred: authorized LOTO and switching experience on energized MV or HV systems
Preferred: First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Preferred: safety-first track record, including leading JHAs and tailboards and reporting near-misses
Preferred: electrical fieldwork including terminations, component replacement, conduit, and cable tray
Preferred: NFPA 70E/OSHA 10–30 and infrared thermography experience
Preferred: prior traveling field experience
Must complete required safety training, toolbox talks, and site-specific orientations and keep certifications current

Benefits

Comp & perks

Per diem on travel days
Company truck with fuel card
Company expense card
Full CES benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO)
Equipment and OEM training and certification
Growth within a fast-scaling energy storage O&M team
Full training on site equipment and additional OEM platforms
Company-provided vehicle