Commissioning Technician - NETA

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Industries company, designs, builds, and operates some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, we are expanding our capabilities to provide enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector.

About the role

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering commissioning support for both upcoming and ongoing solar plant projects. Responsibilities include hands-on equipment testing and commissioning of substation equipment, relays, assisting the SCADA team, and ensuring a smooth commissioning process. You will also perform NETA and NERC testing for outside customers. This role requires up to 80% travel to project sites, which may include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning and testing of substation and interconnect equipment
• Support SCADA team with system integration and troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate logs, checklists, and LOTO documentation
• Lead or assist in startup and energization of electrical systems
• Train subcontractors and vendors on safety protocols (e.g., LOTO, Energized Zone)
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues, including method of procedure development
• Participate in daily/weekly progress meetings and maintain project documentation
• Manage small projects independently and lead field service teams on larger efforts
• Deliver timely service reports and communicate equipment performance insights
• Demonstrate and apply Koch's Guiding Principles in all work activities

Project Site Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to the elements
• Will sit, stand, walk short distances, and climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry on a frequent basis; maximum of 50 lbs. lifting
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, to include kneeling or bending

Requirements

• Willing and able to travel up to 80% and work weekends/holidays as needed
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or higher with a minimum of 3 years of experience testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems, or in lieu of HS diploma or GED, completion of accredited trade school and/or program completion with 7 or more years of experience evaluating and servicing electrical distribution or control systems
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems
• Experience performing power quality measurements, troubleshooting, analysis, as well as protective relays

Qualifications

The following experience will put you ahead:

• Experience with SCADA infrastructure
• OSHA 30 and/or NFPA 70.E certification
• NETA 3 or 4 certification
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Understanding of prerequisite testing required prior and post startup of PV power plants such as ground testing, insulation resistance, VLF, Power Factor, breaker timing, relay programming and testing
• Experience in managing and directing a team
• NICET/NETA certification

Pay

For this role, we anticipate paying $55.00 - $90.00 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength. Our benefits plan includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, disability
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.