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Aggreko Controls Engineer - BESS in Houston, Texas
At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive, and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it. We are hiring a Controls Engineer - Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - immediately - a role that will help us to power progress for our customers.
Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.
Competitive compensation package
Hybrid Schedule available
Annual bonus program tied to company and individual performance
No cost medical plan option available
Paid training programs
Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Safety-focused culture
What you’ll do:
Based out of the Pearland, Tx depot, you will understand various offerings of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) controllers and assess hybrid controllers for different Aggreko applications. Build proof of concept for applications involving multiple generator and BESS systems
Develop sub-system functions for BESS in Isochronous (UF Mode), Droop, and PQ modes. Draft FAT and SAT requirements and lead tests at Aggreko depots or supplier sites, documenting test results and presenting reports to stakeholders
Verify and demonstrate upcoming projects to prove control solutions. Tailor and conduct training plans for regional teams on control solutions, and support site installations for complex or new applications
Advise sales teams on control solutions for complex tenders, conduct market analysis of available control solutions suitable for Aggreko, and present findings in review meetings.
Publish white papers on new control solutions or applications, act as a point of contact for regions to review and discuss application requirements and ensure effective communication of findings and solutions
Provide ongoing support for control solutions, including during site installations and complex applications, ensuring smooth implementation and operational efficiency
You’ll have the following skills and experience
Electrical, Electronic, or Controls Engineering degree minimum (or equivalent) minimum
Understanding of IEC61131 ST programming, CODESYS programming capability and knowledge of controls solutions for BESS and Generators and Power Systems/BESS inverter capabilities
At least 3 years of experience in controls development, testing, simulation, applications in the rental space, and energy Storage Systems, Renewables, and Hybrids, including product testing and terminologies
Understanding of the applications of BESS and Gensets (e.g., Deif, ComAP, DeepSea), and hybrid control solutions for various Aggreko applications
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with all levels of stakeholders (internal and external) and a proven track record of leading and managing a team, fostering a high performing
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About Aggreko
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.