Senior Electrical Commissioning Technician (ESS/Power Systems)

Lion Energy is hiring a Senior Electrical Commissioning Technician (ESS/Power Systems) to support our mission of delivering reliable lithium energy storage systems for commercial backup power. This role combines hands-on assembly with field commissioning to ensure safe, high-quality installations at customer sites.

Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Commissioning Technician (ESS/Power Systems) performs hands-on assembly, wiring, testing, and field commissioning of outdoor electrical and battery cabinet systems for commercial power backup applications. You'll leverage deep technical expertise to deliver reliable, safe systems that meet safety, quality, and performance standards—playing a key role in our energy independence solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly & Manufacturing

Assemble outdoor-rated electrical and battery cabinets using engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications.

Install components like batteries, inverters, breakers, busbars, and thermal management systems while ensuring code compliance.

Testing & Quality Assurance

Conduct pre-commissioning inspections, functional testing (continuity, insulation resistance, polarity), and issue resolution.

Support quality audits and continuous improvement.

Field Commissioning & Start-Up

Travel to customer sites for installation oversight, system configuration, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing.

Coordinate with engineering, project management, and customers.

Documentation & Reporting

Complete reports, test records, and as-builts; provide feedback for design enhancements.

Safety & Compliance

Adhere to NEC, UL, IEEE, OSHA protocols, and PPE requirements.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED (technical certificate or associate degree preferred).

5+ years in electrical cabinet assembly, power systems, UPS, or battery energy storage.

Proficiency reading schematics; hands-on with DC/AC systems, batteries, and test equipment (multimeters, hi-pot testers).

Field commissioning experience; ability to lift heavy equipment and travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with outdoor enclosures, BESS, microgrids, BMS, or inverters.

OSHA certification; UL 508A or NEC knowledge.

Key Skills & Competencies

Advanced troubleshooting, attention to detail, problem-solving.

Self-directed with strong documentation and communication skills.

Willingness to mentor juniors.

Work Environment

Shop floor and outdoor field settings with electrical hazards, weather exposure, and PPE requirements. Full-time role based near American Fork, UT.

About Lion Energy

We help individuals, families, and organizations become energy independent with smart lithium energy storage—from portable power banks to large custom solutions that are safe, silent, and renewable. Join our rapidly expanding team!