Site Readiness Technician– Data Center Energy Storage & Power Systems

Summary

ON.energy builds energy and AI infrastructure for grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The Site Readiness Technician ensures delivered and installed power-system equipment meets quality plans, industry standards, and manufacturer specifications by conducting receiving inspections, verifying mechanical completion, documenting issues, and supporting commissioning readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of electrical and mechanical equipment including BESS containers, battery racks/modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, telecommunications cabinets, and auxiliary systems
• Validate that all delivered equipment matches approved submittals, drawings, and the project’s Quality Plan, meeting ON.energy’s high industry standards
• Document shipping damage, deviations, and non-conformances; initiate NCRs and coordinate with engineering, vendors, and construction teams for resolution
• Inspect equipment installations after mechanical completion to verify workmanship quality, adherence to codes/standards, and compliance with OEM requirements
• Conduct detailed inspections on wiring terminations, cable routing, torque requirements, labeling, grounding, conduits, and enclosure integrity
• Review and verify that installation meets NEC, IEEE, UL 9540/9540A, relevant utility standards, and project-specific QA/QC criteria
• Maintain thorough inspection reports, punch lists, redlines, and photographic documentation
• Track and verify corrective actions, ensuring issues are closed prior to energization or commissioning handoff
• Support QA Manager in maintaining project-level Quality Plans and documentation control
• Work with construction teams, commissioning engineers, EPC partners, and OEM representatives to resolve field quality issues
• Communicate findings clearly and professionally across disciplines, escalating issues when required
• Support readiness reviews, quality walkdowns, and pre-energization verification activities

Skills

• * 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• * Power plants (thermal, gas turbine, peaker, etc.)
• * Utility-scale solar
• * Battery Energy Storage Systems
• * High-voltage electrical or industrial environments
• * Data Centers
• * Strong ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, one-lines, installation manuals, and QA/QC documentation
• * Experience performing field inspections, equipment verification, or construction quality control
• * Willing and able to travel over 80% to project sites nationwide
• * Understanding of codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, ISO/IEC, and utility requirements
• * Strong attention to detail and a “zero-defect” mindset
• * Excellent communication and documentation habits
• * Ability to work independently in remote field environments
• * Professional, solution-driven approach to problem solving
• * Prior experience in QA/QC, commissioning, or field service roles
• * Familiarity with BESS architectures, inverters, transformers, MV equipment, and SCADA/telecom cabinets
• * Certifications such as NETA, AWS CWI, ISO 9001 auditor, or OSHA 30

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• * Power plants (thermal, gas turbine, peaker, etc.)
• * Utility-scale solar
• * Battery Energy Storage Systems
• * High-voltage electrical or industrial environments
• * Data Centers
• * Strong ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, one-lines, installation manuals, and QA/QC documentation
• * Experience performing field inspections, equipment verification, or construction quality control
• * Willing and able to travel over 80% to project sites nationwide
• * Understanding of codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, ISO/IEC, and utility requirements
• * Strong attention to detail and a “zero-defect” mindset
• * Excellent communication and documentation habits
• * Ability to work independently in remote field environments
• * Professional, solution-driven approach to problem solving

Nice to Haves

• * Prior experience in QA/QC, commissioning, or field service roles
• * Familiarity with BESS architectures, inverters, transformers, MV equipment, and SCADA/telecom cabinets
• * Certifications such as NETA, AWS CWI, ISO 9001 auditor, or OSHA 30

Benefits

• Hourly with overtime (OT) and per diem
• For US-based roles: annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• For US-based roles: medical, dental, and vision insurance
• For US-based roles: 401(k) with company match
• For US-based roles: paid time off and company holidays
• For all roles: professional development and growth opportunities
• For all roles: opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy