Energy Storage Technical Support Engineer

Energy Storage Technical Support Engineer

BYD EUROPE | Greater London, ENG, GB

Posted 24 days ago

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Description

About The Role

BYD is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to cover various energy storage site locations across the UK. This role reports to the UK Regional Aftersales Manager.

Tasks & Typical duties/responsibilities

  • Maintain BYD Energy Storage Systems to a high standard by carrying out annual PPM checks, annual capacity tests and reactive works
  • Responsible for working in a safe manner at all times
  • Provide phone support and remote diagnostics to customers
  • Keep up to date with any administrative duties such as timesheets, daily vehicle checks and providing daily job logs describing issues and actions taken during service trips
  • Troubleshoot equipment located at customer sites
  • Perform start‑up and commissioning services at customer locations (SAT)
  • Assist the in‑house system engineering group in product development and/or project work
  • Provide suggestions based on field experience to improve the products
  • Prepare and perform customer training at BYD as well as at customer facilities (if required)

Essential Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 or higher equivalent qualification in an electrical/electro‑mechanical discipline
  • Previous electrical or multi‑skilled maintenance experience
  • A current full clean UK driving licence (manual licence)
  • Basic IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, IP and software for troubleshooting)
  • CSCS card is required to work on site
  • Right to Work in the UK

Additional Experience (not essential)

  • C&G 2391‑5 Test & Inspect or equivalent
  • BS7671 18th Edition
  • Previous HVAC training and F‑Gas qualification
  • Strong understanding of IT related subjects, CMD, remote desktop connections, networking (subnet, VLANs, static IP/DHCP), MODBUS/TCP protocols
  • Working knowledge of power electronics / inverters / converters / generators / PLCs
  • Second language Mandarin/Cantonese/Xiang would be an advantage

Other requirement

  • This role involves travelling to different sites which have been categorised regionally but the occasional overnight stay may be required

We offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualification
  • All travel time paid (door to door)
  • Overtime at 1.5x (including travel time)
  • Generous holiday allowance (25 days plus bank holidays)
  • Private healthcare
  • 6% Workplace pension
  • Full training, company van (business use only), sim card, fuel card and laptop will be provided
  • Team building events and employee learning opportunities

BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China‑based company and a global leading‑edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of Energy Storage Systems. Our Purpose is to build a zero‑emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

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