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BESS Engineer (O&M)
Posted 27 days ago U.K - United KingdomPermanent
Sectors:Onshore WindJob Reference: 8775
LSP Renewables are partnered with a leading global EPC to find a dynamic BESS Engineer to join their U.K O&M team, to perform both preventative and corrective maintenance tasks across the North of England region.
This role specifically requires expertise in BESS, as the successful candidate will provide second-line service for BESS technologies and will be expected to undertake all elements of BESS maintenance and service work.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills required:
This role specifically requires expertise in BESS, as the successful candidate will provide second-line service for BESS technologies and will be expected to undertake all elements of BESS maintenance and service work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical work including wiring, racking, and interconnection.
- Configure and test BMS (Battery Management System), EMS (Energy Management System), and PCS (Power Conversion System) components.
- Conduct pre-commissioning checks, system calibration, and functional verification testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, communication, and control system issues on-site.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, electrical codes, and equipment manufacturer standards.
- Perform regular maintenance, diagnostics, and performance monitoring of deployed BESS units.
- Maintain detailed logs, site reports, commissioning documentation, and as-built drawings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical contractors, OEM vendors, and project managers.
- Support training and handover for operations & maintenance teams post-commissioning.
Skills required:
- Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in electrical installations
- C&G 2391-52 or equivalent
- C&G 2382-18
- HV AP qualification
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with BESS systems or high-voltage electrical systems.
- Experience working with battery technologies (lithium-ion, LFP, NMC, or flow) and associated safety protocols.
- Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, insulation testers).
- Familiarity with PCS (inverters), switchgear, SCADA, and low-voltage/high-voltage systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and manufacturer manuals.
- Knowledge of energy storage standards and grid compliance requirements.
- Comfortable working in remote or active construction sites with flexible hours and travel,
- BESS-specific OEM training (preferred but not required).
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Josh Brazier
Josh Brazier