Critical Loop · 3 weeks ago
Operations Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $180K/yrCritical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building the integrated edge grid of the future. The Operations Engineer will lead the deployment, operation, maintenance, and performance of the mobile battery energy storage fleet, ensuring safe and reliable field operations and high system uptime.
EnergyEnergy StorageIndustrialManufacturingPower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Manage fleet scheduling, dispatch, deployment, and retrieval to ensure reliable service delivery
Oversee site readiness, electrical connections, grounding, and system startup during deployments
Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance plans to maximize uptime
Lead hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, battery, and power electronics issues
Serve as the primary escalation point for on-site or remote troubleshooting and customer support
Coordinate logistics, transportation, staging, and heavy equipment movement for deployments
Operate and test system control logic, state machines, and transitions between operating modes
Maintain accurate documentation on fleet status, maintenance activities, telemetry, and system performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience operating or supporting battery energy storage systems or similar power assets
Hands-on experience with power electronics, troubleshooting, and field maintenance
Experience using backend or controls software to monitor and operate energy systems
Basic coding experience or familiarity with Python, Julia, R, MATLAB
Experience writing or modifying site configurations and defining state transitions for deployed systems
Strong communication skills with customer-facing experience
Familiarity with electrical safety practices and regulatory standards
Preferred
Experience with inverters, DC infrastructure, and backup power systems (generators, UPS)
Experience in a startup or fast-scaling operations environment
Experience with mobile or portable power systems
Familiarity with fleet management systems or telemetry platforms
Certifications in battery systems, heavy equipment operation, or electrical safety
Company
Critical Loop
Critical Loop develops deployable microgrids and software-driven power solutions that provide on-demand energy for constrained sites.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase