BESS Commissioning Manager

BESS Commissioning Manager II

Job Description:

Work on behalf of one of the world’s largest Renewable Energy Developers, for the client as their Commissioning Manager II. The primary roles are to oversee the subcontractors and OEMs delivery, installation, quality, plant testing, performance testing, ISO/GIA/PPA Testing and startup of a Battery Energy Storage System and Solar Coupled Power systems. To act as the Owner’s representative to oversee aspects of the renewable power plant, and energy storage systems, including, installation, status reporting, safety, quality control, startup, commissioning, testing and project close out Employees in this role manage and report on construction turnover, pre-energization, commissioning, and performance testing work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.

Location:

US contiguous travel and stay at project locations for duration of Cx. 75% Travel to jobsite location

Reports To:

Client Regional Cx Manager

Preferred Background:

Engineering or professional electrical career in power systems construction and startup with min 100MW hr or 5 EA Energy Storage Systems and commissioning. A background with BESS, Protection and Controls, as well as SCADA is required. Self starter with high drive for quality, execution, and safety. 5 year Engineering or power plant commissioning and on-site project support. 5 years commissioning experience including plant testing. Experience with SCADA is preferred.

Required Skill Sets:

BESS and PV system installation and startup

Commissioning process creation

Substation testing and startup.

Protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting

Understanding of containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers, combiners

Capable of quality control inspections and punch-list management

Thorough understanding of DC systems (0-2,000Vdc) and AC systems (480V-34.5kV)

Familiarity to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial electronic equipment (protection relays, inverters, BMS, etc.).

Experience with control and SCADA systems and troubleshooting.

Organization

Computer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint

Communication to third parties and executives

Schedule and planning understanding.

SCADA integration and troubleshooting

Protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting.

PLC programming

Management of third parties and suppliers

Drawing review quality control inspection

Job Responsibilities:

Performs detailed system quality control inspections for completeness of installation vs. install manuals, engineering specifications and drawings and maintain detailed punch-list.

Performs system walkdowns for mechanical complete prior to turnover or energization.

Creation of and management of energization plans

Oversee the EPC and OEM commissioning procedures, status, and compliance.

Assist in troubleshooting commissioning anomalies as the primary SME owner’s representative.

Preparation and review of project close out and testing documents.

Reporting daily, weekly, and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper management

Interfaces with project's designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activities.

Substation testing third party management.

Substation energization

Metering testing

ISO/GIA/PPA commissioning process management.

Review all Purchase Power Agreement and Interconnect Agreements to develop guidelines for performance testing.

Works collaboratively with resources and sub suppliers in various disciplines to determine project priorities, schedule and work plans to meet milestones

Responsible for coordination of multiple vendors and onsite support to ensure successful project execution.

Interface with Engineering, Commissioning, and Business Management personnel to obtain alignment on testing requirements.

Develop a complete testing plan for assigned projects to ensure all deliverables across all relevant contractual documentation is met.

Schedule and lead alignment meetings leading up to, and during performance testing periods, to ensure all required support parties are aligned and the test is executed in an organized manner.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Perform tasks you are pre-qualified for including switching or clearance.

Overall responsibility for test administration, data analysis and final reporting.

Interfaces with project's designated safety, engineering and quality control parties

Physical Requirements

Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring and/or tape.

Prolonged periods of standing with intermittent kneeling or bending.

Must be physically capable of walking on the jobsite on varied, uneven terrain and/or varied temperatures and weather elements.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle for purposes of commuting between 2 working locations.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 - $95.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 70 per week

Benefits:

Schedule:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: On the road