ESS Field Service Technician- Portland, Oregon
BYD
$30 - $40 / hour
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Description
The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.
SUMMARY
ESS Service Technician do commission work on the ESS according to the processes. Technicians are assigned to a location within the field that modifies and repairs mechanical and electrical processes of the ESS, do the commission work and follows documentation pertaining to their assigned station in their department.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Assembles each stage of ESS according to processes
- Provide service and customer support during field visits
- Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service equipment
- Diagnose errors and communicate with customer and team to determine appropriate solution
- Reads schematics
- Uses measuring tape, levels, squares for installations based on Engineering documentation (metric is preferred)
- Use of standard hand tools where applicable
- Use of power tools such as electric and pneumatic tools where applicable
- Use of multiple meters
- Drilling and handling of material such as (fiberglass, plastics composites and aluminum)
- Installation and removal of fasteners such as nuts, bolts and rivets
- Occasionally apply adhesives and sealants to ESS processes
- Install and repair of cooling system
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Demonstrates required skills
- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
- Communicates changes and progress
- Balances team and individual responsibilities
- Adapts to changes in the work environment
- Follows instruction, responds to management direction
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Displays willingness to make decisions
- Upholds organizational values
- Proper use of PPE and observes safety and security procedures of BYD and adhere to customer safety and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Regularly required to work outdoors. Occasionally may work in high precarious places.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL
100%
Pay Range: $30 - $40 per hour
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
NOTE: Candidates applying must reside in or within close proximity to the worksite of Portland, Oregon 97203.
BYD America Corporation/ BYD Motors, Inc./BYD Coach &Bus LLC/BYD Energy LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Benefits
- stock options
About this role
BYD is hiring an ESS Field Service Technician to assemble, commission, and maintain energy storage systems at customer sites around Portland, Oregon. You'll work in the field performing mechanical and electrical repairs, troubleshooting equipment issues, and collaborating with customers and your team to resolve problems. The role involves hands-on work with schematics, hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and materials like fiberglass and aluminum—installing fasteners, cooling systems, adhesives, and sealants according to engineering specifications.
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and comfort working outdoors in loud environments, occasionally at heights. You'll need to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, have strong attention to detail, and be willing to adapt as priorities shift. The job demands solid communication skills to keep customers and teammates informed, along with a commitment to safety protocols and proper use of PPE. Travel is required 100% of the time, and you must live in or near the Portland, Oregon area.
The role pays $30–$40 per hour depending on your experience, education, and technical background. This is a full-time, in-office position—though most of your time will be spent in the field on service calls.
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