BESS Field Service Engineer – Station, Catania

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Azienda: Station · Sede: Catania (CT) · Modalità: in sede · Contratto: Full-time

BESS Field Service Engineer

Location: Catania, Sicily, Italy
Salary: 40,000–45,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Languages: Italian and English

The Opportunity
We are currently supporting a leading organisation within the renewable energy and energy storage sector in the search for a BESS Field Service Engineer / Electrical Technician to join its growing operations team in Sicily.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified technician or engineer with experience in renewable energy, particularly Solar PV or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), to take on a hands-on role supporting the operation, maintenance and performance of energy storage installations.

Key Responsibilities
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and associated electrical equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, annual capacity testing and equipment diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical and system-related faults across operational sites.
• Carry out maintenance and servicing of inverters, battery systems and associated power electronics.
• Support commissioning activities, system upgrades and software/firmware updates.
• Monitor system performance, analyse operational data and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Provide remote technical support and diagnostics to customers where required.
• Coordinate site activities, including maintenance schedules, outages and associated contractors.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable Italian HSE requirements, electrical safety regulations and industry standards.
• Manage spare parts, service documentation, technical reports and maintenance records.
• Work closely with internal engineering and operations teams, providing feedback and recommendations to improve system performance and reliability.

Requirements
• Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or a related power systems discipline.
• 1–2 years' experience in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) within Solar PV, BESS or the wider renewable energy sector.
• Practical, hands-on experience with inverter and battery system maintenance.
• Experience or knowledge of Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) electrical systems.
• Italian and English language skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages.
• Transformer inspection and maintenance experience, and HV Authorised Person status.
• Working knowledge of HV/LV power electronics, including inverters, converters and transformers.
• PAV/PES electrical safety qualifications and knowledge of CEI 78-17 standards.
• HVAC maintenance experience and F-Gas certification.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including MODBUS/TCP, IP networking and remote diagnostics.

Interested?
If you have an electrical background and experience in renewable energy operations and maintenance, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Please apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.