Commissioning Manager

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers' needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

The Commissioning Manager will lead and coordinate commissioning activities across Aypa's portfolio of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar PV, and hybrid projects. This role is highly cross-functional, interfacing with construction, engineering, operations, and external vendors to ensure safe, timely, and compliant commissioning of assets.

Responsibilities:

- Lead commissioning efforts across multiple project sites, ensuring alignment with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements;

- Collaborate with EPC vendors, OEMs, subcontractors, AHJs, and grid operators to plan and execute commissioning activities;

- Review and validate commissioning test results and documentation from contractors and vendors;

- Ensure completeness and accuracy of turnover packages;

- Create and maintain standardized commissioning templates and tools to streamline workflows and reduce repetitive effort;

- Work closely with Procurement, Pre-Construction, and Construction teams to review commissioning exhibits in contracts and support project execution;

- Travel to project sites during critical commissioning phases to oversee testing and troubleshoot issues;

- Support the handoff of commissioned assets to the Operations team, ensuring readiness and documentation compliance;

- Other duties as required or assigned.

Key Qualifications:

- 5 to 7 years of experience in commissioning of Utility Scale BESS, PV, and Hybrid projects;

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a reputed/accredited university;

- Proven experience with system-level testing and field operations;

- Familiarity with ISO commissioning processes, such as ERCOT, CAISO, IESO and MISO, is a strong plus;

- Strong technical understanding of solar and energy storage systems;

- Strong understanding of SCADA and control systems as applicable to renewable energy plants;

- Ability to think on your feet, adapt quickly, and lead cross-functional teams;

- Experience managing contractors and coordinating with internal stakeholders;

- Proficiency with tools like Procore and commissioning software platforms;

- Familiarity with construction and design of BESS and PV projects.

Compensation and Location:

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience;

Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business; Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits; Location: Remote (USA). The ability to work in the United States is a requirement; Travel: Up to 30%, within the USA and Canada.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

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