Lead BESS Technician

Pearce Services seeks a Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Technician to direct field operations on utility-scale energy storage and mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects across the United States. In this role, you will manage crews of 5–40+ technicians, oversee subcontractors, plan daily work execution, and lead commissioning and troubleshooting on complex BESS installations. This position requires up to 100% travel, with assignments typically lasting four to six weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews ranging from 5 to 40+ technicians on field projects.
• Oversee subcontractors and coordinate multiple trades on site.
• Plan daily work activities, project schedules, and execution strategies.
• Manage customer expectations and maintain field communications throughout projects.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on technical procedures and safety protocols.
• Enforce and maintain a strong safety culture across all operations.
• Manage concurrent projects simultaneously.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers (Megger), power quality analyzers, and thermal imaging equipment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on electrical work with medium to high voltage electrical systems and components.
• 6+ years of direct experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), mission-critical electrical infrastructure, hyperscale or enterprise data centers, and UPS systems.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical and mechanical construction and commissioning.
• Experience troubleshooting refrigeration systems, including CRAH and CRAC equipment and commercial/industrial HVAC systems.
• Valid driver's license held for at least one year.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and extended travel assignments (four to six weeks at a time).
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and work in ergonomically challenging positions.
• One or more of the following certifications: OSHA 30 (minimum OSHA 10), NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, NETA Certification, NICET Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Electrical Journeyman License, Electrical Contractor License (where applicable), or State Electrical License.
• Military background preferred, with experience in electrical power generation, industrial maintenance, nuclear operations, avionics, telecommunications, power distribution, shipboard electrical systems, HVAC, or other mission-critical technical disciplines.

Benefits

• Compensation: $45.00–$60.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Per diem provided for travel assignments.
• Company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, and all necessary tools and safety equipment provided.
• Health and life insurance, dental and vision coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development training.
• Performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, and equipment stipends (where applicable).