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Plus Power · 1 day ago

BESS Field Manager, New England

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader focused on transforming North American electric grids into cleaner infrastructure. The New England Field Manager will oversee operations and maintenance at one to three sites, ensuring compliance with safety policies and efficient site performance while coordinating with field teams and management.

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Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with up-to-date safety and electrical policies for the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
Perform quality and safety inspections/audits on maintenance activities of field technicians
Deliver updates regarding site maintenance activities, including planned and unplanned maintenance
Identify and report critical issues in a timely manner to maximize uptime, allow for successful energy market operations, and ensure stakeholder contract compliance
Support field O&M providers in providing guidance on maintenance or complex repairs
Oversee effective scheduling and coordination of maintenance and repair activities
Support quick response to site communication and plant/equipment control failures with the trading team, remote operations, EMS supplier, and asset managers
Provide technical support to onsite technicians and other vendors
Ensure the creation of service work orders for corrective repairs, as needed, and the follow through of work to completion
Ensure daily records are kept in compliance with NERC physical security plan and NEISO/NERC EOP and extreme weather plans
Ensure preventative maintenance activities are properly scheduled per the contractual obligations and seasonal restrictions
Identify any additional services needed and ensure steps are taken to advance facility needs
Identify and determine root cause(s) of underperforming systems with support from performance engineering and O&M field teams
Manage overtime work of field team, generally remaining within contracted services
Coordinate all activities between the site management and O&M providers
Ensure complete and timely filing of Warranty Claims as needed and manage warranty work to completion
Travel up to 60% for in-field work, onsite supervision or to support other Field Managers as needed during planned or forced outages
Assist in the creation of Annual Maintenance Plans
Responsible for ensuring site safety to include pre-job JHAs and other relevant forms
Expected to coordinate with the Director of EHS on best practices and align on site safety requirements
Coordinate with Asset Managers to ensure that all contractual commitments to/with key stakeholders and O&M contractors are upheld
Coordinate with Asset Managers to ensure that any on-site work is within the approved project budget

Qualification

BESS operations experienceElectrical certificationsSafety compliance knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam management experienceProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area of study or five years' experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum of two years direct experience in BESS and/or Solar site operations preferred
Sound knowledge of safe industrial work practices and a commitment to ensuring site safety
Ability to communicate professionally with management, contractors and external stakeholders
Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
Proficient at working within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to read and understand electrical & mechanical schematics and drawings
Experienced in electrical isolation (LOTO) procedures for low and high voltage equipment
Experience running and managing teams of personnel both locally and remotely
Flexible work hours and travel to remote areas are required
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift 30lbs and comfortable working from a ladder
Ability to walk long distances for site inspections
Able to use forklifts and other small, motorized equipment
Comfortable working outside in various weather conditions
Able to respond in person to their site locations in a reasonable period of time

Preferred

Minimum of two years direct experience in BESS and/or Solar site operations preferred
Electrical, Inverter, and BESS certifications or licenses are preferred
HV electrical certification or experience preferred

Benefits

Annual bonus program
Unlimited vacation
Flexible remote work
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth

Company

Plus Power

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Plus Power specializes in creating battery energy storage systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$2.36B
Key Investors
Morgan StanleyGreenprint Capital
2025-11-05Undisclosed· $160M
2024-05-01Undisclosed· $82M
2024-02-15Debt Financing· $98M

Leadership Team

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Josh Goldstein
Chief Financial Officer
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Alex Fraenkel
Executive Vice Chairman
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