Services Planner

Fluence is seeking a Services Planner in Manila, responsible for preparing maintenance plans, conducting root-cause analysis on Battery Energy Storage Systems, and improving asset performance. The role requires a B.S. in engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. Key tasks include budget monitoring, compliance assessment, and technical support. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential. This is a full-time remote position.
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Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
Responsibilities
• Prepare, improve and audit annual maintenance plans, processes, and work methodologies
• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) operations
• Analyze plant operations and recommend reliability improvement strategies
• Analyze asset performance (battery modules, inverters, BOP, network/SCADA assets)
• Conduct field verification to assess asset performance, as needed
• Review and analyze BESS monthly performance reports
• Assess and forecast compliance versus contractual obligations with clients and recommend actions for improvement
• Establish and improve processes to manage Services tools and equipment, materials inventory and warranties, warehousing, logistics and transportation requirements
• Prepare and monitor maintenance and operations budgets
• Identify new opportunities for Services business
• Conduct technical due diligence, contract and business development review, and cost studies for new Services business opportunities
• Coordinate with global performance teams
• Serve as technical resource person for clients Requirements
• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• At least a Registered Electrical Engineer, Registered Electronics and Communications Engineer, Registered Mechanical Engineer or equivalent
• Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, industrial engineering (preferable but not required)
• At least five (5) years experience in electric utility or electric generation industry
• Proficiency in MS Office applications such as MS Excel, MS, Power Point, MS Power BI, etc.
• Knowledge of electric power systems, statistics, business process improvement
• Can distill key conclusions and recommendations from data analysis and communicate them to teammates, colleagues, and leadership
• Ability to write technical reports
• Ability to review cost studies and financial reports
• Familiarity on work safety practices
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be willing to travel as needed