BayWa r.e. Americas

Commissioning Technician

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

$90,000-$110,000

About This Job

We are seeking a Commissioning Technician to serve as a critical field-level technical expert supporting the commissioning, quality assurance, and long-term operational readiness of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar and energy storage systems. This role requires 100% travel and will work on projects located in various states.

What you'll do:

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Execute field-level QA/QC inspections at key construction milestones; review workmanship against IFC drawings, NEC, project specifications, and installation standards.

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Conduct pre-commissioning, functional, system integration, and performance testing in accordance with NETA ATS, NEC, and client-specific protocols.

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Apply the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Red Rope procedures during commissioning to ensure compliance with safety standards and internal controls.

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Support and validate initial installations or similar pre-job reviews; document deviations and support training for subcontractors.

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Coordinate with project management and quality teams to generate and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and assist with effective resolution.

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Respond to service dispatches related to warranty claims, production anomalies, or system alarms; perform detailed diagnostics and corrective repairs on inverters, combiner boxes, battery systems, and other BOS equipment.

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Lead root-cause troubleshooting for common PV system issues: ground faults, arc faults, insulation resistance failures, or communications outages.

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Review As-Built drawings in the field and issue redlines to support record drawing updates.

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Liaise with the Commissioning Manager, occasionally being directly involved in OEM discussions for warranty part replacements and RMA processes.

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Complete detailed Commissioning and QA reports, including test result summaries, punch list tracking, and turnover documentation.

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Maintain logs of all inspections, site photos, service reports, and commissioning results using Procore and SharePoint systems.

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Collaborate with the design and quality teams to improve commissioning plans and close recurring field loop issues through lessons learned.

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Ensure adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and project-specific safety protocols while performing live system work or high-voltage diagnostics.

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Maintain up-to-date certifications in electrical safety, CPR/First Aid, and fall protection.

What you'll bring:

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4+ years of hands-on solar PV installation, service, or commissioning experience (commercial / utility scale preferred)

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Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or renewable energy engineering preferred

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Journeyman Electrician License (CA, TX, AZ, or NV preferred)

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NABCEP PV Installation Professional or Commissioning Certification preferred

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Proven knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA, and relevant testing standards (NETA, UL, IEEE)

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Proficiency in using test equipment (Megger IRT, IV curve tracer, thermal camera, digital multimeter)

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Strong understanding of PV system architecture, inverter communications, tracker systems, and data acquisition

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Experience with commissioning software tools and cloud-based reporting platforms (e.g., Procore, SharePoint)

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Certified and licensed in OSHA 30 (Construction), NFPA 70E, CPR & First Aid and NETA/IEEE familiarity

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Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a commitment to documentation excellence

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interfacing with contractors, engineers, and clients

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Ability to work autonomously and take initiative under evolving site conditions

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Collaborative spirit with a proactive mindset for continuous improvement

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Ability to travel 100% of the time.

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Ability to pass a comprehensive drug screening and background check.

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Must have a good driving record and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Must be able to work in a physical environment with full range of mobility in upper and lower body

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While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be exposed to high, precarious places; climbing ladders; walking on roofs (both flat and angled); outside weather conditions and vibration; confined locations (i.e., attics and crawl spaces).

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The employee is occasionally exposed to regular construction hazards including potential fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and potential risk of Mechanical or Electrical hazards.

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Work hours may vary based on the needs of the construction activity.

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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional hearing protection may be required, depending on the environment.

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