Arevon · 6 hours ago
BESS Field Technician - Poway, CA
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expArevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. The Field Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of utility scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) power plants, including monitoring operations, troubleshooting, and supervising contractors to ensure safety and quality performance.
Clean EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Ensure a safe work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations. Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and safe best practices (e.g. lock-out/tag-out compliance, JHA completion, and compliance with all company safety policies or procedures and work practices)
Attend, participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental and other areas assigned
Understanding of electrical safety, local and national electrical codes and arc flash standards
Proficient understanding of Electrical schematics and electrical principles
Always maintain integrity and follow Arevon safety policies and procedures
Perform varying corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance for solar PV systems
Perform onsite installations, repairs, and troubleshooting
Carry out site root analysis and apply root cause analysis techniques on all major and recurring faults
Investigate technical failures and prepare formal technical reports
Collaborate with internal Arevon teams to collect and produce data for various agencies that require reporting documents (NERC, EPA, OSHA, etc.)
Ability to create and follow operating, switching, maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures
Proficient understanding of Electrical schematics and electrical principles
Ability to perform testing, switching and troubleshooting of low, medium, and high voltage equipment, including transformers, breakers, relays, contactors, motors, batteries and inverters to name a few
Capable of retrieving relay files and submitting to engineering for review
Assist with writing and enforcing work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and maintenance operating procedures
Ensure CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety. Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services
Perform testing using Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other equipment, as needed
Keep track of quality, quantity, and stock levels of all materials on the sites
Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) are required
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Self-directed and accountable, able to think critically about processes and issues
Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues
Maintain work area and site housecleaning to company standards
Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required
May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours
Travel may be required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3 years of direct experience as a BESS technician or PV solar technician or 6 years' experience in a non-solar electrical maintenance role
Excellent writing and verbal skills
Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers and vendors
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel/composite toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift
Will lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call for emergencies
Preferred
CEC license or technical degree preferred. Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus
Experience in operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems operation, troubleshooting advanced electrical components, and using procedures to perform equipment preventative and corrective maintenance preferred
Familiar with CMMS systems for maintenance tracking
Strong Understanding of renewable energy technology
Benefits
Competitive Compensation and Incentives
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Environment
401(k) Plan with 6% Company match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
Inspiring Company Culture
Professional Development Opportunities
Company
Arevon
Arevon develops, finances, builds, and operates solar and energy storage projects for utilities, businesses, and communities.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
Wells FargoFifth Third BankCIBC
2025-09-03Undisclosed· $250M
2025-07-01Debt Financing· $600M
2025-05-28Undisclosed· $98M
Leadership Team
Denise Tait
Chief Investment Officer
Shanelle Evens Montana
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Recent News
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