BESS Service Engineer (York area)

Fluence Energy UK Limited • Full-time • Remote • 1w ago

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description:

Role Overview

The BESSService Engineer role at Fluence involves managing long-term service agreements for Battery Energy Storage Systems, ensuring customer communication and issue resolution, overseeing service processes and training, promoting continuous improvement, and adhering to company values and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Managethe Long Term Service Agreements foraPortfolio ofBattery Energy Storage Systems including thePerformanceGuarantees and Warranties. Ensuring to meet the scope of work as agreed in the LTSA contractandmanagecontracted service onsite in a timelyandcost effectivemanner, withhighqualitywhilst actively supporting others within the team to achieve the same goals.

Responsiblefor customer relations in termsof communication with the customerand act as a trustedexpert of the team,as well as advocating their interests within Fluence.

Track availability for sites, including the recording of outages and excused events.

Oversee the documentation and tracking of issues from initial occurrence to close.

Oversee the scheduling and undertaking of Preventive Maintenance activities and its follow-up, including thecoordination of the work carried out and assuring the availability of required resourcesand Spare Parts. Take thetechnical leadership role of small projects related to initiatives of limited scope.

Oversee and lead or support Reactive Maintenance activities, attending site when required to investigate a significant variety of complex technical issues. Act as an escalation point for technical or process related and customer issues, displaying deep knowledge of professional concepts, practices, and procedures in multiple disciplines and knowledge of basics of closely related disciplines.

Initiate, lead and perform or support in Root-Cause-Analysis to improve and exceed reliability and availability requirements of the systems.

Oversee and ensure to call-off or order Spare Parts that are required for the Maintenance activities on Site.

Ensure Service Engineers adhere to troubleshooting processes and service procedures and drive improvements by identifying, initiating and proposing amendments to processes and procedures

Autonomously and proactively drive performance and product improvements using the digital tools and lead technical discussions to identify service process/cost issues, where existing data is insufficient to resolve problems, including responsibility for developing and implementing complex ticket solutions.

Act as interface and develop positive relationships with other technical and Company functions. Network with internal and external personnel in own area of expertise, communicating with peers in other functional groups, including Software, RMDC, Nispera and Spare Parts, keeping the overview of improvement tickets and driving correct prioritisation.

Drive a continuous improvement mindset, identifying, initiating and proposing amendments to processes and procedures.

Oversee and schedule approved contractors for maintenance and manage and train contractors according to safe systems of work, standard work instructions, and control their invoices and payment.

Perform Safety Walks when on site and ensuring Safety issues are logged into the system. Initiate actions when unsafe or hazardous conditions are found and ensure those issues are being resolved.

Ensure and oversee the creation of Site Emergency Response Plans and that those are documented, reviewed and updated accordingly.

Perform or overseeing customer trainings in O&M and FOS controls.

Drive competency assessment of Service Engineers and identify training requirements for the team. Also provides leadership, coaching and mentoring of Service Engineers, be a source of knowledge and guidance.

Expected to travel to Project sites for Maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Vocational education and training orBachelor’s degree in electricalor electronics engineering orsimliarengineering background and aminimum5 years of related experience or aMaster'sdegree and 3 years of related experience, or 3 years of experience at Fluence as a Service Engineer or similar function
Strong electrical engineering background with hands-on experience in:
- High-voltage electrical systems
- Electrical equipment troubleshooting and fault finding
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Electrical safety procedures and operational best practices

Able to autonomously resolve a significant variety of complex technical issues and take ownership of actions to prevent them from happening again.

Highly developed communication skills with the ability to train and interact with people in highly divers environments

Demonstrated skills inprioristisationof tasks and strong sense of risk management and able to support others in setting their priorities based on their own experience.

Has a very good understanding of the needs and business drivers of customers and acting or adapting to it.

Demonstrating ownership of the responsibilities assigned and continuously driving improvements

Experience working with a Computerised Maintenance Management System to record or follow-up on Maintenance tasks and analyse trends for improvements.

Strong knowledge of all the products of a Battery Energy Storage system including its O&M guide, Standard Operating Procedures and troubleshooting processes and how to update Firmware and Software.

Ability to develop positive working relationships, networks with internal and external stakeholders

Driver’s licence

Fluency in English

Additional information

Participation in an on-call rota is required (1 week in every 4 weeks), covering Monday to Sunday from 08:00AM to 8:00PM, including weekends.
We are specifically looking for a Service Engineer who is based in, or within a reasonable commuting distance of, the York area.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.