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Lead BESS Technician

Pearce Services
Blythe, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

As a Lead Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services Technician, you will be responsible for leading complex electrical and mechanical projects. We are looking for experienced field professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments as hands-on technical leaders with strong troubleshooting skills, commissioning experience, and the ability to lead field teams safely and efficiently on projects located throughout United States. This is up to a 100% travel role across the United States.

Core Responsibilities

  • Leading crews of 5–40 technicians.
  • Supervising subcontractors and multiple trades.
  • Planning daily work activities and project execution.
  • Managing customer expectations and field communications.
  • Training and mentoring junior technicians.
  • Maintaining a strong safety culture.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Electrical troubleshooting using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance. testers (Megger), power quality analyzers, and thermal imaging equipment.

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

  • 5 years of leading teams or supervising experience.
  • 6 years of electrical proficiency relating to medium to high voltage electrical systems and components is required.
  • 6 years of experience in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), mission-critical electrical infrastructure, hyperscale and enterprise data centers, and UPS systems are required.
  • Electrical and mechanical construction and commissioning.
  • Refrigeration system troubleshooting experience with CRAH and CRAC equipment and commercial/industrial HVAC systems.
  • Military experience with backgrounds in electrical power generation, industrial maintenance, nuclear operations, avionics, telecommunications, power distribution, shipboard electrical systems, HVAC, or other mission-critical technical disciplines.
  • Candidates should possess one or more of the following certifications:
    • OSHA 30 (OSHA 10 minimum)
    • NFPA 70E
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    • EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
    • NETA Certification
    • NICET Certification
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    • Electrical Journeyman License
    • Electrical Contractor License (where applicable)
    • State Electrical License

Physical/Work Environment:

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

  • Candidates must have a valid driver's license for at least a year.
  • Work possible rotating shifts (100% travel is required for this position).
  • Prolong standing and working in ergonomic challenging positions.
  • Varied climates based upon locations.

Compensation: $45.00-$60.00 hourly/DOE and Per Diem

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!

Benefits:

Work From Home, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance

Salary : $45 - $60

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