Special Projects Electrical O&M Technician (Level 3)

TRAVEL: Up to 75% travel on short notice, with flexibility outside traditional business hours. Energy Support Services, a New Energy Equity company, provides operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and specialized field services for electrical infrastructure, renewable energy assets, and energy storage systems. As a Special Projects Electrical O&M Technician (Level 3), you will serve as a senior technical field resource for complex inspections, specialized project execution, advanced troubleshooting, commissioning support, and critical system diagnostics. You will independently own assigned project sites, lead field activities, oversee subcontracted labor, mentor technicians, and follow a capability-based development pathway to Technician Level 4.

Industry Experience Welcome

We recognize that skilled electrical professionals come from many industries. Candidates with experience in electrical construction, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, telecommunications, HVAC electrical systems and controls, utilities, power generation, data centers, heavy equipment, military electrical occupations, renewable energy, or related technical fields are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided on ESS equipment, processes, solar PV systems, and energy storage assets. What We Offer

• Bonus: Up to an 8% performance bonus paid annually.
• Equipment: Company truck, company credit card, vehicle maintenance card, tools, and equipment provided.
• Apparel: Company-provided PPE and fire-resistant clothing kit, including bibs, jackets, pants, and shirts.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. The company pays 80% of health insurance premiums, plus a 401(k) with up to a 7.5% company match.
• Time Off: Paid time off accrued each pay period: 120 hours per year for years 0-2, 160 hours for years 3-9, and 200 hours for 10+ years, plus 11 paid holidays.
• Family: 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Insurance: Company-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at one times annual salary.
• Growth: Company-paid certifications and training, including OSHA, NFPA 70E/70B, FAA Part 107, renewable energy systems, BESS, and the O&M Tech course series.
• Pathways: A transparent Field Tech Development Pathway with defined advancement to Technician Level 4, based on demonstrated capability rather than tenure.
• Education: Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually for approved educational programs. Essential Functions Safety & Field Leadership
• Promote and lead by example in establishing a strong culture of safety in all special project work.
• Safely perform approved hazardous electrical energy control procedures and select task-appropriate PPE.
• Create, review, and execute advanced hazardous electrical energy control procedures, including PLOTO and LOTO switch plans, for management approval.
• Serve as work leader for Pre-Job Briefs, Job Safety Analyses, Personal LOTO, and approved switch-plan LOTO activities.
• Identify, mitigate, and immediately report hazardous conditions; exercise stop-work authority when needed. Special Projects Execution & Maintenance
• Assist the Director, Special Projects in planning and executing specialized projects in accordance with procedures, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and quality requirements.
• Lead complex visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, repairs, retrofit work, and commissioning support for electrical infrastructure, power generation assets, renewable energy systems, and energy storage systems.
• Perform advanced preventive and predictive maintenance using infrared thermography, insulation resistance testing, continuity and isolation testing, I/V curve tracing when applicable, and other diagnostic methods.
• Conduct on-site work observations and quality assurance inspections and provide technical direction when required.
• Lead and support subcontracted labor and junior technicians to help ensure work meets safety, quality, performance, and documentation standards. Advanced Diagnostics & Project Support
• Use monitoring platforms, SCADA systems, Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), and electrical test equipment to identify equipment and system performance issues.
• Independently diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical, control, communication, grid-integration, and operational issues using structured root cause analysis.
• Work safely around AC and DC equipment, including systems operating up to 600Vac and 1500Vdc, when appropriately trained, qualified, and authorized.
• Support project schedules, milestones, deliverables, technical scopes, and the development of accurate client proposals.
• Provide input into project budgets, track project-level expenditures, and communicate technical and schedule risks with potential mitigation strategies. Documentation, Reporting & Mentorship
• Record and report faults, deficiencies, and nonconformances observed during site activities.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of inspections, maintenance, testing, repairs, and commissioning activities using the company CMMS platform.
• Prepare technical reports, risk analyses, findings summaries, and site performance presentations for management and clients.
• Accurately document time, materials, expenses, and travel, and provide documentation guidance to junior technicians.
• Provide field instruction, technical guidance, and supportive mentorship to junior technicians.
• Contribute to improving the clarity, technical accuracy, and safety content of company training materials and SOPs. Qualifications Required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible experience with commercial, industrial, utility, mission-critical, mobile-equipment, or other complex electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading advanced electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, testing, commissioning, or field-service activities.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, control drawings, engineering plans, and construction as-builts.
• Strong knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, power distribution, controls, protection equipment, and systematic root cause analysis.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification and NFPA 70E certification, or ability to obtain within a company-established timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% on short notice and work outside traditional business hours. Preferred
• Associate degree in electrical engineering technology or a related technical field, electrical apprenticeship, military electrical training, or equivalent field experience.
• Experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution, switchgear, relays, transformers, inverters, industrial controls, SCADA, DAS, telecommunications, HVAC controls, generators, or utility infrastructure.
• Proficiency with multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, thermal imaging cameras, power quality analyzers, isolation testers, and other advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Solar PV operations, maintenance, installation, commissioning, or advanced troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) maintenance, commissioning, controls, or troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Electrical Journeyman license, NETA, NCCER, NABCEP, FAA Part 107, energy storage certification, or similar technical credential is a plus. Leadership & Competencies
• Strong time management, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently, make sound field decisions within assigned authority, and escalate risk appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and build effective working relationships with technicians, clients, and subcontracted labor.
• Excellent written and verbal