Battery Storage Technician

Orion Talent is hiring a Battery Storage Technician in Calexico, CA. The role involves supporting the Site Manager of a lithium-ion battery Energy Storage project, conducting maintenance, and overseeing contractors. Candidates should have 3+ years of electrical experience, knowledge of AC/DC systems, and strong safety fundamentals. The position offers $40-$45/hr, benefits including medical and dental insurance, and requires in-person work with potential travel once or twice a year.
Position Details:
• Title: Battery Storage Technician
• Locations: Calexico, CA
• Shift or Travel: Monday – Friday/6:00AM-2:30PM
• OT: Available when on call (~1 week a month) or during planned outages
• Compensation: $40-$45/hr
• Benefits: comprehensive medical/dental & vison insurance plan, 401K Retirement
• Travel: potentially 1 to 2 weeks per year.

Position Description: Battery Technician
As a Battery Technician, its your role to support the Site Manager of the lithium-ion battery Energy Storage project. Conduct day to day operations and maintenance of the plant to include supporting operations, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, and supervising or directing contractors. Monitors plant performance and is capable, without supervision, of identifying mechanical, electrical and instrumentation/controls issues and performing corrective action when appropriate. Is fully proficient in reporting/scheduling generation with the scheduling coordinator and CAISO. In addition, assists in conducting acceptance and performance test on existing or new plant equipment. Manage and maintain work order CMMS, involved in budget planning, outage planning, plant safety program, plant environmental program, plant NERC program and plant improvement program.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Basic data entry/computer skills.
• Ability to create & maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Excellent MS Office; SCADA Experience; MODBUS Experience
• Procedural Writing ability desired.
• Must be able to respond to audible alarms and variations of sound.
• CMMS experience (example: Maximo, Infor, MP2, Mainsaver, Maintenance Connection, NS5)
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the position including climbing ladders, stairs, and must be able to perform comprehensive site inspections.
Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience in an electrical field familiar with troubleshooting and repair of AC/DC systems, LO/TO procedures, strong safety fundamentals and desire to continue developing as a technician.
• Great fit for Navy Nukes and FC’s. A large number of Battery Technicians are Veterans!