Commissioning & Servicing Manager (Utility BESS)

Responsibilities

1. Regional Leadership & Team Management
- Lead commissioning and field service engineers across multiple countries. 
- Recruit, train, and develop regional service personnel. 
- Conduct performance reviews and technical capability assessments. 
- Ensure compliance with OEM, safety, and regional regulatory requirements. 
 
2. Commissioning Management
- Plan and oversee all commissioning manpower activities for BESS and PCS systems. 
- Ensure all commissioning schedules meet safety, quality, and electrical regulation requirements. 
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding site readiness. 
- Track commissioning KPIs including quality, timelines, and punch list completion. 
 
3. Service Operations & Field Support
- Oversee corrective and preventive maintenance activities. 
- Support complex troubleshooting of BESS/PCS systems including HV/LV, controls, and communications. 
- Ensure regional SLAs, response times, and contractual service obligations are met. 
- Coordinate with the Control Room, Service Admin, and Spare Parts teams. 
 
4. Regional Customer Relationship Management 
- Serve as the senior technical representative for customers in the Baltics, Nordics, and Balearics. 
- Lead customer review meetings and provide updates on commissioning and service performance. 
- Manage technical escalations and maintain high customer satisfaction. 
- Support LTSA negotiations and identify regional service opportunities. 
 
5. Warranty, Root Cause Analysis & Performance Assurance
- Validate warranty claims and collect required technical documentation. 
- Oversee on-site failure investigations and root cause analysis. 
- Track recurring issues and collaborate with Engineering to prevent reoccurrence. 
- Ensure accurate data collection for CRTE, availability, and performance reporting. 
 
6. Safety, Compliance & Quality Management
- Enforce strict adherence to electrical safety standards, HV protocols, and LOTO procedures in the region. 
- Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and site risk assessments. 
- Ensure compliance with national regulations in each region. 
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational risk. 
 
7. Planning, Reporting & Administration
- Provide monthly regional commissioning and service reports. 
- Track KPIs including first-time fix rate, availability, warranty cost, and service response time. 
- Manage regional budgets, expenses, and resource planning. 
- Ensure documentation is updated and accurate within ERP/Service systems. 
 
8. External Service Partner Management
- Select, qualify, and manage local service partners across the region. 
- Support negotiation with Frame work agreements with local service partners. 
- Ensure partners follow OEM procedures and safety requirements. 
- Conduct partner performance audits and manage recertification processes

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:
- 7+ years in commissioning, service, or operations leadership roles. 
- Strong experience with BESS, PCS, inverters, HV/LV systems, or renewable energy infrastructure. 
- Experience operating across multiple countries or regions. 
 
Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of Li-ion BESS, PCS systems, protection, SCADA/EMS/BMS, and grid integration. 
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. 
- Knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical safety and testing standards. 
 
Leadership & Communication:
- Strong leadership skills with ability to manage dispersed teams. 
- Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities. 
- Fluent in English; additional regional languages are an advantage. 
 
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working for OEMs, EPCs, or grid-connected energy storage providers. 
- Knowledge of LTSAs, warranty processes, and performance guarantees.

We offer you

• A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style
• The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.
• An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued
• Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe
• Possibility for remote work
• Qualified training and support with our buddy system
• A detailed introduction to our product portfolio
• Competitive salary and a great bonus structure
• Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country

About us

Trina Solar is an internationally recognized solar energy company. Our growing global presence includes regional headquarters in Switzerland, US, Japan and China with offices in Madrid, Munich, Milan, the UK, San Jose, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai, to provide our customers with timely, reliable service. 

As Trina Solar continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable and cost effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe. 

Join us in our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.