Senior Field Service Technician – Power Generation & Electrical Systems

Company: Saniset Fleet
Location: Pacoima, CA
Compensation: $30.00–$42.00 per hour, depending on experience
Employment: Full-Time | Field & Warehouse Operations
Schedule: Overtime and occasional on-call availability
Career Growth: 90- and 180-day performance reviews with opportunities for compensation increases

About the Position

Saniset Fleet is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and deploy mobile Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), electrical distribution equipment, and temporary power solutions for film productions, live events, and commercial applications.

We welcome generator technicians, power generation field service technicians, industrial electricians, electrical maintenance technicians, and temporary power specialists.

Prior BESS experience is not required. We provide manufacturer-specific training for candidates with strong electrical fundamentals, mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting experience.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Systems & Power Distribution

Diagnose, maintain, and repair BESS units, inverters, transformers, power conversion systems (PCS), and electrical distribution equipment.

Troubleshoot AC/DC circuits, single-phase and three-phase power systems, including 120/208V, 120/240V, and 277/480V applications.

Configure temporary power distribution systems, including Cam-Lok cables, feeder cables, distribution panels, transformers, and connectors.

Calculate electrical loads (kW, kVA, amps), battery capacity (kWh), and estimated runtimes.

Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams (SLDs).

Monitor Battery Management Systems (BMS), State of Charge (SOC), and equipment fault logs.

Event Power Planning & Field Operations

Conduct site surveys and develop event power layout maps, cable routing plans, and equipment placement diagrams.

Assist with cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, phase balancing, and equipment commissioning.

Deploy, connect, test, and troubleshoot mobile power systems at customer locations.

Safely tow mobile BESS units and equipment trailers using company vehicles.

Support equipment loading, unloading, site setup, and field service calls.

Mechanical Maintenance & Inventory

Perform mechanical repairs, welding, fabrication, and maintenance on BESS enclosures, cooling systems, trailers, and related equipment.

Inspect, test, label, and inventory electrical cables, adapters, connectors, distribution equipment, and supplies.

Maintain equipment readiness, service records, and inventory using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and rental management software.

Coordinate technical support, parts procurement, and repairs with equipment manufacturers.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical systems, generator maintenance, industrial electrical work, power generation, or related field service.

Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical fundamentals, electrical troubleshooting, and power distribution.

Experience using electrical diagnostic equipment and interpreting electrical schematics.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Ability to perform electrical load calculations or willingness to develop advanced power planning skills.

Valid driver's license and ability to safely tow equipment trailers.

Basic computer proficiency and ability to maintain technical documentation.

Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of electrical, generator, or power generation field service experience.

BESS, inverters, Battery Management Systems, or hybrid power systems.

Temporary power distribution for film, television, live events, or construction.

480V three-phase distribution, transformers, and Cam-Lok systems.

Electrical site layouts, single-line diagrams, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam.

Welding, fabrication, forklift operation, and trailer maintenance.

EV charging infrastructure or DC fast chargers.

Why Join Saniset Fleet?

Join a growing clean-energy company deploying advanced mobile battery storage and temporary power systems across Southern California.

We offer competitive compensation, manufacturer-specific BESS training, hands-on technical development, and opportunities for advancement.

Whether your background is in generators, industrial electrical systems, or mobile power, we're looking for technicians who know how to troubleshoot, solve problems, and keep critical power equipment running reliably.