Commissioning Technician (Nationwide Travel)

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Work under direct supervision while performing commissioning activities.
• Maintain documentation for all equipment and systems required on projects.
• Participate in daily/weekly progress meetings with subcontractors.
• Aid in the preparation of plans at project initiation for receiving, storing, and managing materials and tools.
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment.
• Provide training to subcontractors and 3rd party vendors, training to include LOTO and Energized Zone Training.
• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists and LOTO logs.
• Cook up and coordinate field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment, to include generating methods of procedures.
• Support the startup process for commissioned equipment to ensure proper functionality and integration.

Technical Expertise and Problem Solving

• 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.
• Competence in reviewing installations and providing clear feedback to the broader team.

Team Culture

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all projects.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with department leadership, project leadership, site leadership, and interconnecting utility providing updates on commissioning status and any identified challenges.

Required Skills & Competences

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in utility-scale solar, energy storage, and utility substation systems.
• Understanding of substation protection and control strategies, including wiring and system integration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Highly motivated, articulate, and self-driven, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification.
• NFPA 70.E Certification.
• Understanding of basic electrical concepts.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel when needed.
• Strong communications skills (in English) both verbal and written.
• To assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inverter manufacturer operation and maintenance (O&M) technician certifications.