Energy Storage System Technology Manager

Summary

Join Origis Energy, a leading renewable energy company, as their Manager or Director of ESS Technology! This crucial role involves shaping the company's energy storage strategy, focusing on battery technology selection, procurement standards, and technical oversight of service contracts. You will collaborate across teams, optimizing solutions for quality and cost. The position requires leading technical aspects of RFPs and contract negotiations, overseeing QA/QC programs, and providing technical support. You will also develop and execute Origis' ESS procurement strategy, monitor market trends, and evaluate risks. This is a full-time position offering a generous benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years in technology evaluation and selection

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select ESS components and integrators including lithium-ion battery vendors and non-lithium solution providers
• Build strong technical relationships with key suppliers (batteries, inverters, EMS/software, MV transformers)
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize solutions for quality and cost, including system sizing, Augmentation, aux model, etc
• Review and analyze ESS HW design, safety standards and documentation against the AHJ and PPA requirements
• Lead technical aspects of RFPs and contract negotiations to meet project and supplier goals
• Assess technical risks in vendor contracts and long-term service agreement to derisk against the PPA requirements and the financial performance of the ESS project
• Oversee QA/QC programs and component qualification
• Support site/factory acceptance testing and construction-phase technical issues as necessary
• Provide technical specifications and price forecasts to internal stakeholders as necessary
• Work with Services and Asset Management teams to track system performance and apply learnings to future contracts
• Develop and execute Origis' ESS procurement strategy
• Define procurement processes and performance metrics for large-scale BESS
• Monitor ESS market trends, technology forecasts, and supplier intelligence
• Evaluate geopolitical and regulatory risks to supply chains and develop mitigation strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/MS in Engineering (MBA a plus)
• Deep knowledge of battery technologies and ESS control systems
• Familiarity with key suppliers and industry trends
• QA/QC experience with battery manufacturers or ESS integrators
• Existing supplier relationships and experience in contract negotiation a plus
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strategic and analytical thinker
• Strong supplier relationship management
• Creative problem-solver
• Skilled in multitasking and managing timelines/budgets
• Collaborative across functions and stakeholders

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance
• Paid time off
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions