Energy Storage Systems Field Service Engineer

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration for a more sustainable world for us all. The position of Field Service Engineer will be part the growing Field Service Delivery Team within the Energy Business – Energy Storage & Optimization, Lifecycle Services. The applicant should have a solid understanding of fundamental electrical engineering, project management and construction principals, as well, as experience in high power electrical systems.

The Wärtsilä Energy Business – ES&O team has a vacancy for a Field Service Engineer – Energy Storage and Optimization. The preferred location for this position is Houston, TX and Emeryville, CA.  This position will be primarily hybrid and occasionally reporting into one of Wärtsilä local offices. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of experience with energy storage systems and/or renewable energy, power systems design and communication networks.

What Will You Be Doing As a Service Engineer – Energy Storage and Optimization, you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Perform field service activities according to the agreement needs and work plan.
• Support on commission of stationary battery energy storage systems and related equipment.
• Solve technical and operational problems at our customer installations as well as report and propose product improvement needs to reach quality and cost targets and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage and maintain good relationships with the customer.
• Prepare and present analytical reports with adequate conclusions and recommendations for how to solve technical problems of the customer as required.
• Participate in customer meetings as local technical advisor when needed.
• Create service work reports and other relevant documentation related to site or customer visits.
• Be able to travel to our customer facilities for service attendance within Canada, US and the Caribbean.
• Be on service jobs about 50% minimum of the year

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have the following: Desired Education

• Masters’ or Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience

Desired Skills And Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience with energy storage systems and/or renewable energy, power systems design and communication networks

In-dept knowledge of:

• PV Systems
• OPC systems
• Variable frequency drives
• Battery and inverter technology
• Windows server and UNIX/LINUX
• PLC systems
• Industrial networks and protocols (Modbus TCP, Profibus, CAN-bus, CIP, ethernet/IP, ControlNET, etc.)
• Advance programming of firewalls and routers
• Protection relays
• Familiar with NEMA and IP enclosure designs

Additional Skills:

• Detail oriented with a project management mindset
• Good collaboration skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commissioning experience

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands: These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or associate from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth
• Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)
• Hearing/Listening
• Clear Speech
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Driving (local/over the road)
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time
• Climbing / Balance

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works Alone / Works with Others
• Verbal Contact w/Others; Face-to-Face Contact
• Inside / Outside
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold
• Noise
• Mechanical Equipment
• Electrical Equipment
• Pressurized Equipment
• Moving Objects
• High Places
• Fumes/Odors
• Hazardous Materials
• Dirt Dust

Last application date: 02/12/2024 

Why you and us:

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

For applicants that reside in California, the salary range/hourly wage range is $82,556 - $100,901. 

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.  Eligibility to participate in: the discretionary incentive plan assigned to the level of position upon offer of employment; medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms; Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.  Paid time off (PTO) is accrued on a per-pay period basis in accordance with tenure in the Company; a new hire can expect 17 days per year. Twelve (12) Company-paid holidays.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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