Date Posted: 06/27/2024
Hiring Supervisor: Mishael Higgins
Position Status: Salaried
Location: The Colony, TX and Remote
Job Classification: Power Systems Field Technician
Relocation Benefits: No Relocation Benefits Provided
Job Description:
ELM Microgrid provides turnkey Battery Energy Storage Solutions to their customers (BESS). They are the leading BESS manufacturer for the commercial and utility scale projects in the 125 kW to 50 MW range. Their suite of products include:
· CMG125
· MG250, MG500, MG1000
· MG2 Series
· FieldSight Controller – Microgrid Site Controller
For these different product lines, they are responsible for Factory Testing manufactured products, Field Commissioning, Remote Commissioning, Field Support, and assisting with Remote Support.
ELM FieldSight is looking to hire a Power Systems Field Technician to help with the factory testing, field commissioning, and remote/on-site support of their energy storage systems. The applicant should be able to learn how the basic equipment such as storage inverters, PV inverters, generators and battery systems work together and learn how to configure the equipment to meet the site-specific goals. This applicant would be responsible for:
· Knowing basic power system fundamentals such as voltage, current, real and reactive power calculations
· Experience with CAT5 networking and Modbus protocols
· Familiar with measuring instruments such as multimeters, phase rotation meters, and insulation resistance tests
· Comfortable working with tools in a manufacturing and field environment including but not limited to: Torque wrenches, DC hi-pot testers, electrical wiring crimpers, and making basic wiring changes.
· Be able to read wiring schematics to aid in the checkout and troubleshooting of systems and be able to communicate issues to the project engineers if needed.
This position requires an understanding of electrical power distribution including low and medium voltage, transformer specifications and operations, and wiring to NEC code. This applicant must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and perform a variety of complicated tasks.
ELM Microgrid’s manufacturing and testing facility is located in The Colony, TX. We are looking for applicants that will be based out of the manufacturing facility and applicants who will be based out of their homes outside of the DFW area. Both positions will be traveling for commissioning and will be helping with remote support while not traveling.
Qualifications:
· 2-5 years of relevant experience
· Electrical Engineering degree is a plus
· Factory Testing or Commissioning experience
· Experience with AC/DC low voltage wiring and troubleshooting
· Ability to read and comprehend low voltage electrical diagrams
· Must have effective oral and written communication skills and work well with people
· Must be a self-motivator to create and coordinate their own tasks and goals with minimum supervision
· OSHA training and NFPA70E certification is a plus
· This job could require up to 50% travel.
· Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen
· Must have an active driver’s license
Application Procedure:
Please apply by emailing your resume or application to Mishael Higgins at mhiggins@elm-ess.com
See www.elmmicrogrid.com for more information on who we are.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $86,684.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- The Colony, TX (Required)
Work Location: In person