Title:  Field Service Technician (Steinfurt district, North Rhine-Westphalia

Location: 

Kassel Hybrid, DE

Company:  SMA Altenso GmbH
Job Type:  in part-time and full-time possible - permanent

POWER FOR ENERGY- We are a young, diverse, and dynamic company with nearly 100 employees from over 20 nationalities driving the energy transition by delivering innovative projects worldwide.

As an international system integrator, we offer comprehensive solutions designed for the integration of complex energy systems. These include large-scale battery storage systems, hydrogen applications and island and hybrid solutions for both off-grid and grid-connected energy supplies.

Our company, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, is based in Niestetal near Kassel, where hybrid working is a core practice.

For more information click here: https://www.sma-altenso.com/

We are looking for an experienced Field Service Technician with practical experience in electrical engineering for our utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) starting from Q3 of the year. You will be responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance as part of O&M and act as the main contact person on-site. The primary focus of the position is in the Steinfurt district, North Rhine-Westphalia. We expect some willingness to travel, which we can discuss further in a personal conversation.

 

What you’ll be doing:

 

  • Maintenance Execution/ Coordination: Conduct or coordinate and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance for battery central inverters, battery system components, HV substations, and Balance of Plant (BESS), ensuring proper reporting

  • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures onsite, approving documentation before work begins

  • Inventory & Tool Management: Manage spare parts inventory, logistics, and tools (including calibration and PPE) for maintenance activities

  • Training & Knowledge Transfer: Train customers’ technical personnel on specific procedures, including health and safety protocols

  • Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Report issues regularly to the Service Coordinator or Technical Asset Manager, providing feedback for continuous improvement

 

What you bring to the table:

 

  • Technical Experience: Experience with electrical systems and industrial equipment, preferably in maintenance and field service

  • PV & BESS Knowledge: Knowledge of PV and BESS technology, IT networks, SCADA, or medium-voltage technology is desirable

  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers

  • Education & Expertise: Completed vocational training in the electrotechnical field.

  • Language Skills: Excellent German and fluent English language skills

  • Travel & Teamwork: Valid EU driver’s license, flexibility, willingness to travel, and the ability to work well in a team

 

That sounds interesting to you? Under the following links you can learn more about some of our projects

  • Project BigBattery Lausitz (Schwarze Pumpe)
  • Project St. Eustatius: 100 Percent Caribbean Solar Power
  • Project “The Brando”

As part of the SMA Group, we offer you many corporate benefits and at the same time the dynamic and agility of a young and very committed team. Become part of our success story and grow with us. We look forward to receiving your application!

Your contact is Christiana Herdes | SMA Altenso GmbH 

∗ SMA Altenso is committed to diversity and equal opportunity - unattached of gender, age, origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

POWER FOR ENERGY- We are a young, diverse, and dynamic company with nearly 100 employees from over 20 nationalities driving the energy transition by delivering innovative projects worldwide.

As an international system integrator, we offer comprehensive solutions designed for the integration of complex energy systems. These include large-scale battery storage systems, hydrogen applications and island and hybrid solutions for both off-grid and grid-connected energy supplies.

Our company, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, is based in Niestetal near Kassel, where hybrid working is a core practice.

For more information click here: https://www.sma-altenso.com/