Field Service Technician, Battery Storage

The role

You will provide specialized electrical support for solar and battery storage projects. This includes troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of electrical equipment.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance and inspections of solar panels, inverters, battery storage units, and associated electrical systems.
• Install, test, and commission electrical equipment for solar and battery system projects.
• Operate specialized tools and diagnostic equipment for electrical installations and repairs.
• Manage field-based electrical projects and oversee contractors and third-party work.
• Create and implement standard work instructions (SWIs) for electrical field service tasks.
• Complete daily task lists and respond to field service work requests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and EHS teams to implement process improvements.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards, particularly in high-voltage battery environments.
• Maintain high standards for quality and safety while working independently

Required qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of solar and battery storage systems
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in remote field locations using appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment
• Valid relevant certifications (e.g., NABCEP for solar systems, OSHA 10/30, or NFPA 70E)
• Proficiency with tools, diagnostic equipment, computers and field service documentation
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs., climb, bend, and perform tasks in varied field environments
• Ability to travel for up to 1 to 2 weeks at a time at short notice
• Flexibility to work on nights, weekends and/or overtime
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• Compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel
• Ability to thrive in dynamic outdoor and variable-temperature field conditions

Nice to have

• Utility scale and medium-voltage experience

About the company

Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. The company recovers, refines, and redeploys critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain.