Commissioning Technician III

Description

• Maintain documentation for all equipment and systems required on projects.
• Participate in daily/weekly progress meetings with subcontractors.
• Support the startup process for commissioned equipment to ensure proper functionality and integration.
• Communicate effectively with department leadership, project leadership, site leadership, and interconnecting utility providing updates on commissioning status and any identified challenges.
• Work under direct supervision while performing commissioning activities.
• Provide training to subcontractors and 3rd party vendors, training to include LOTO and Energized Zone Training
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment.
• Coordinate and execute field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment, including the development of methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Perform and coordinate commissioning activities under general guidance.
• Provide training to subcontractors and third-party vendors, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Energized Zone Training.
• Actively participate in daily and weekly progress meetings with subcontractors.
• Coordinate and perform field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment, to include generating methods of procedures.
• Assist in developing plans at project initiation for receiving, storing, and managing materials and tools.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all projects.
• Provide training to junior commissioning technicians, to include performing electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and LOTO logs to ensure compliance and safety.
• Assist in the startup of commissioned equipment.
• Technician support includes, but is not limited to, troubleshooting and diagnosing faults in equipment such as inverters and PV tracking systems, as well as providing detailed documentation to relevant entities responsible for resolution.
• At times, the employee may be designated as the lead commissioning representative for a project. In this role, they will be responsible for coordinating on-site activities with construction teams, electrical subcontractors, and equipment vendors, as well as developing and managing the commissioning schedule.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all equipment and systems associated with projects.
• Assist in preparation of plans at beginning of projects for receiving, storing, and managing materials and tools as required.
• As the lead commissioning representative, the employee will be responsible for the adherence to safety in all areas that are energized within the project.
• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists and LOTO logs.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Practical and applicable knowledge electrical concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to manage time and work priorities independently.
• Practical and applicable knowledge of substation components, HV and MV
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of substation protection and control strategies, including wiring and system integration.
• Knowledgeable in prerequisite testing required prior and post startup of PV power plants; to include ground testing, insulation resistance, VLF, VOCs, IV curve tracing
• Must have strong communications skills (in English) both verbal and written
• Highly motivated, articulate, and self-driven, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in using test equipment such as multimeters, clamp-style ammeters, insulation resistance testers, and ground fault finders.
• Competence in reviewing installations and providing clear feedback to the broader team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Practical and applicable knowledge of electrical concepts.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Inverter manufacturer operation and maintenance (O&M) technician certifications
• NFPA 70.E Certification
• Practical and applicable knowledge of PV systems, to include DC and AC components
• Proven experience in utility-scale solar, energy storage, and utility substation systems.
• Technical Expertise and Problem Solving:
• Hands-on experience with PV systems, including both DC and AC components.
• Practical and applicable knowledge of test equipment, to include multimeters, clamp-style ammeters, insulation resistance testers and ground fault finders.
• High understanding of SCADA infrastructure
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is necessary.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• General understanding of SCADA infrastructure and its components.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel when needed

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance