Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician

About the role

Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America's most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW.

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will play a key role in the commissioning of substation, surface facilities and transmission interconnections across Fervo's portfolio of geothermal energy developments. This position oversees field execution and management of contractors, commissioning timeline, documentation, and unit handovers. The role requires the ability to relocate to or reside at the project location in Milford, UT during commissioning efforts. This is a hands-on, field-based role reporting to the Commissioning Manager where strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Execution & Field Leadership: Lead on-site commissioning activities for geothermal production facilities, substations, transmission interconnections, and power plant systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely energization and turnover. Operate within Fervo's hybrid commissioning model by coordinating internal team members, contractors, specialized vendors, and O&M technicians to achieve integrated system readiness. Coordinate commissioning scopes across engineering, construction, ORC providers, vendors, utilities, and O&M teams through daily field meetings and structured progress tracking. Represent commissioning during project readiness reviews, energization planning, and performance acceptance testing. Manage, coach, mentor, and advise Fervo employees on commissioning execution, standards, and best practices.
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