Solar Commissioning Manager

About the role

As a Commissioning Manager, you will conduct performance analytics of PV power plant systems, including inverters, trackers, substations, and control systems (SCADA). You will act as the Owner's representative, overseeing PV system compliance, status reporting, startup, commissioning, and testing. You will also manage and report on commissioning work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare projects for PPA, GIA, and ISO testing
• Manage test energy forecasts and AVR/AGC notifications with customers, the control center, and relevant external parties
• Support IT & SCADA Teams with functional checks
• Develop a commissioning schedule based on mechanical completion with SCADA Integrator and Execution Commissioning Project Manager
• Verify SCADA HMI functionality and accuracy with SCADA Integrator and Commissioning Manager
• Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout with ROCC alarm checks/PGD
• Review performance data for deficiencies
• Conduct ISO/GIA/PPA testing and coordinate energy forecasting during the startup of large PV systems

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience involving utility solar power systems

Skills

• Knowledge of utility-scale photovoltaic construction and commissioning
• Familiarity with utility-scale photovoltaic components (PV modules, combiners, inverters, transformers, met stations, substations)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / 365
• Effective communication skills with third parties and executives
• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities

Preferred skills

• Professional or graduate-level academic experience in utility PV systems
• Prior experience with SCADA systems of industrial plants/processes
• 1-3 years of experience working with electrical grid participants such as Transmission Operators, Independent System Operators, and Balancing Authorities

Schedule

This position involves occasional travel within the United States to project locations, with an estimated maximum travel up to 20%. Most of the work is primarily remote. Valid driver's license with the ability to operate a motor vehicle for commuting between work locations is required.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded HMI controls
• Must be able to handle prolonged periods of screen time