BESS Quality and Reliability Engineer, Asset Management

Arevon is a leading renewable energy company, supplying clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy to utilities and businesses in the U.S. We use innovative approaches to develop, build, finance, own, and operate utility-scale solar, energy storage, solar-plus-storage projects, and distributed generation assets.

The Position

The BESS Quality and Reliability Engineer will be a core team member of the Arevon O&M Engineering team and the primary contact for BESS-related topics for projects in operation and under development. This role will report to the Manager of Maintenance Engineering. As a subject matter expert in this role, you will coordinate activities with performance engineers, field O&M service members, and OEMs. Additionally, you will support projects under development and construction, collaborating with other cross-functional teams within the organization as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and share technical expertise on BESS technology, operation and maintenance, and control systems.
• Support BESS technology selection, system sizing, and integration.
• Lead and support troubleshooting of BESS systems in operational projects by collaborating with field service teams and equipment OEMs.
• Develop and implement improvement strategies to maximize the availability, reliability, and performance of BESS systems.
• Manage quality tracking of BESS operating assets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned from other BESS operating assets within the AREVON portfolio.
• Conduct root cause analysis reviews and discussions with OEMs to resolve chronic issues in BESS operations.
• Lead technical due diligence for selecting new BESS technologies or acquisitions.
• Mentor and provide training on BESS-related topics to team members and field O&M teams.
• Manage multiple operating assets simultaneously and guide team members to ensure successful outcomes.
• Support Procurement in BESS technology and equipment OEM qualification and selection.
• Ensure BESS operating assets adhere to all regulatory and compliance guidelines.

Experince Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a BESS technical role is highly preferred
• 5 years of equivalent work experience or 10 years of experience in a similar industry (field experience is a plus) will also be considered. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of BESS technologies, power electronics, control systems, and grid integration.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call for emergencies.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) is highly preferred