Field Service Engineer - South Aus BESS Project

Overview

On-site commissioning, maintenance, and support for utility‑scale BESS projects.

Key Responsibilities

• commissioning
• troubleshooting
• maintenance
• compliance
• technical support
• reporting

Tasks

-Collaborate with various professionals to implement a detailed commissioning schedule, working closely with overseas colleagues from Trina Storage. -Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues to minimize downtime. -Oversee and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and optimal performance of electrical system. -Ensure maintenance activities comply with contractual obligations, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational best practices -Offer technical support during mechanical and electrical tasks throughout the installation and commissioning phase of Energy Storage Projects -Generate daily and weekly reports, monitoring and addressing any deviations from the planned schedule. -Ensure compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes. -Participate in preventive and reactive maintenance activities for Energy Storage infrastructure.

Requirements

• bess
• electrical license
• mandarin
• whse
• quality assurance
• leadership

What You Bring

Trina Storage are seeking a Field Service Engineer/Technician for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. They are the front-line technical experts responsible for on-site system commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance tasks — ensuring peak performance, safety, and reliability of BESS units across varied projects. With a blend of electrical expertise and hands-on problem-solving skills, these professionals also support customer training, perform system upgrades, and relay field insights back to product development teams. Their work is crucial in advancing clean energy infrastructure and supporting grid resilience. We are seeking a proactive and skilled Field Service Technician to lead onsite operations monitoring the delivery, installation, managing and reporting on the commissioning and integration of our BESS units. This pivotal role requires expertise in WHSE (Workplace Health, Safety, and Environment) practices, technical understanding of electrical commissioning works and a strong focus on quality assurance. The Field Service Technician will assist the Trina site project team, ensuring seamless execution and integration of the installation and commissioning of our advanced energy storage systems. -Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. -Prior experience working with or commissioning products from major BESS vendors will be highly regarded. -Proficiency in Mandarin is highly regarded due to regular collaboration with China-based technical teams. -Hands-on experience in commissioning utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with a clear understanding of key subsystems including Battery Management System (BMS), Power Conversion System (PCS), and EMS/SCADA platforms. -Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. -Familiarity with quality assurance principles and reporting systems. -Strong knowledge of electrical standards, safety standards, and renewable energy systems. -South Australian A-Grade Electrical License (or equivalent for other States) will be highly regarded -Prior exposure to fire suppression systems, HVAC, and protection relays -Electrical trade qualification or electronics experience in a similar role

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About Trinasolar

-Founded in 1997 in Changzhou, Trina Solar has evolved from a pioneering Chinese PV startup into a global solar powerhouse. -It manufactures and ships photovoltaic modules, breaking world records in cell efficiency and power output. -It’s listed on Shanghai’s STAR Market in 2020, combining robust financial performance with high bankability in the solar industry. -Its portfolio spans large‑scale power plants, rooftop and C&I projects, and integrated micro‑grid and storage systems worldwide. -The company operates vertically from R&D through module production to EPC and O&M of solar farms. -It’s building a cutting‑edge module facility in Texas and expanding smart‑energy manufacturing globally. -Trina stands out for launching 210 mm n‑type Vertex modules. -Its footprint covers countries with regional hubs in North America, Europe and Asia, plus manufacturing in Asia and the U.S. -Behind the scenes, it’s developed an Energy‑IoT platform, patents numbering in the thousands, and cloud‑based energy operations. -Unusually, it has partnered on copper‑based PV tech, hinting at bold innovation beyond silicon.

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