Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Operations Engineer
Keeping large battery sites safe, reliable and performing at their best.
Infrastructure Management
What this person does in the real world
- Monitor battery performance and review system alarms
- Run operational tests and coordinate maintenance
- Support decisions on when to charge or discharge based on grid needs and price signals
Why this job matters
Battery Energy Storage Systems help balance electricity supply and demand. BESS Operations Engineers ensure sites operate safely and efficiently, supporting renewable energy and grid stability.
Skills and tools you’ll use
- Electrical systems knowledge
- Monitoring software and performance dashboards
- Reviewing alarms and fault reports
- Coordinating maintenance teams
- Careful operational decision-making
Where you’ll work
You may work in a control room, operations office, or visit battery sites for inspections and testing.
You’ll love this if you...
- Enjoy electrical systems and data trends
- Like analysing performance information
- Prefer careful, well-informed operational decisions
Routes in
- Apprenticeship: Electrical Power Networks / Maintenance Tech
- College/University: Electrical/Power Engineering, Energy Systems
- First roles: O&M Technician, Graduate Electrical Engineer
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