BayWa r.e. Americas

Director, Quality and Commissioning

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Job Typefull_time

About This Job

BayWa r.e. Power Solutions, Inc. is a leading North American EPC responsible for more than 300 MWs of installed solar PV projects in utility-scale, commercial, and residential markets. BayWa r.e. Power Solutions, Inc. is the North American EPC division of BayWa r.e. AG, a global partner in the planning, funding, construction, and operations management of renewable energy projects. BayWa r.e. AG delivers renewable energy solutions worldwide, and has brought over 3 GW of energy online, while managing over 8 GW of assets.

At BayWa r.e Power Solutions we are striving to make energy better every day. We do this by not only implementing the best renewable technologies but by also being a great long-term energy partner with a focus on continuous innovation and our core values: Safety, Integrity, Resilience, Collaboration, and Initiative.


We are helping others to:

r.e write their story,* r.e invest in their future,* r.e kindle their passion for learning and growing and becoming part of a team that feels more like a family.* r.e.Think Energy.*


What you’ll do:

The Director of Quality and Commissioning is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and commissioning processes across utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. This role leads the development and enforcement of quality standards, oversees pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, and works cross-functionally to ensure that all projects meet performance, safety, and compliance benchmarks from pre-construction through commercial operation.


Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Oversee quality audits and inspections at various stages of project development including procurement, construction, and installation.
Collaborate with EPC partners and subcontractors to align quality standards and expectations.
Track non-conformance issues and corrective actions, ensuring closure and continuous improvement.
Responsible for tracking key business performance metrics for QA/QC, ability to apply efficiency metrics as well as implementing tactics to continuously advance the division's performance.
Work cross functionally to ensure that the QA/QC division effectively supports our customer promise across the enterprise.
Manage a team of in-office and onsite technicians working in QA/QC


Commissioning

Define and manage the full commissioning strategy for utility-scale solar PV plants, including mechanical completion, functional testing, performance testing, and handover to operations.
Develop and monitor a robust Commissioning program, including the ability to leverage subcontractor performed Commissioning of large-scale renewable sites
Lead the commissioning team and coordinate with engineering, construction, and O&M teams.
Ensure all commissioning activities comply with regulatory, contractual, and safety requirements.
Validate system performance metrics and energy production forecasts using SCADA and performance monitoring platforms.


Leadership & Strategy

Support and maintain a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, trust and customer focus.
Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement Leads to determine preferred project vendors, materials and construction methods based on previous project data. Review design plans to confirm they achieve customer and contract requirements.
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, IEEE, NETA, NFPA), and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain documentation, including commissioning plans, checklists, QA/QC reports, and punch lists.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership on QA/QC and commissioning status, KPIs, and performance outcomes.
Participate in the contracting process to ensure all required Quality and Commissioning scope is captured and aligned with Owner/Prime agreements
Comply with all Company policies and procedures as set forth in an Employee Handbook or otherwise published by Company from time to time
Comply with the terms of the Employee Confidentiality, Non-Compete, And Invention Assignment Agreement executed by Employee.


What you'll bring:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy or related field is preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience in utility-scale solar project execution, with at least 5 years in a QA/QC or commissioning leadership role.
Extensive knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, tracker systems and electrical componentry
Understanding of QA/QC and Commissioning methods, standards and quality process management
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
Ability to determine work priorities and review work for quality and production standards
Must be highly motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work both with a team and independently
Must excel in customer service and data analysis
Must have excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Must excel with multi-tasking, problem-solving, written, and communication skills
Maintain a valid Drivers License and a good driving record

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sit or stand at a desk for 6-8 hours per day performing tasks on a computer

Requires minimal physical effort with periods of walking and standing with light lifting of files
Minimal bending, stooping, or reaching
Occasionally exposure to environmental elements during remote visits

Working Conditions:

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

Requiring normal safety precautions with minimal occupational health and safety risks

Moderate to low noise levels
Requires considerable concentration
Stresses induced by changing environment, diversity in the organization, strict deadlines and high volume of workload

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