Substation Commissioning Manager of Renewable Energy

WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, provides customer-focused staffing solutions ranging from high-volume to specialized niche roles, emphasizing best-in-class service for clients and professionals.

About the role

This is a 1-year W-2 contract assignment for a Substation Commissioning Manager of Renewable Energy, working on behalf of the project Owner. The role is project-based with multiple onsite substation locations, focusing on commissioning, start-up, and operational turnover for a portfolio of renewable energy projects (wind, solar, battery storage).

Responsibilities

• Ensure commissioning activities for assigned projects are performed with high quality and adhere to all safety policies.
• Coordinate and manage EPC contractor personnel, OEM start-up personnel, third-party start-up contractors, and operations personnel on-site for commissioning and start-up.
• Ensure project reliability at operational turnover with minimal lost time in initial operation.
• Ensure compliance with all project contractual documents, including Power Purchase Agreement and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement deliverables with the local utility.
• Interface with Transmission Operators and Independent Service Operators to achieve project energization dates.
• Manage the Client’s onsite commissioning personnel.
• Interface with project’s designated safety, engineering, and quality control parties.
• Conduct drawing review quality control inspections.
• Provide progress reporting.
• Manage third parties, suppliers, and direct report team members.
• Demonstrate understanding of schedule and planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of on-site project support for renewable power generation project construction, start-up, and commissioning.
• 3+ years of experience working for an EPC in renewable power generation project construction, start-up, and commissioning.
• High drive for quality, execution, and safety.

Skills

• Electrical construction and commissioning means and methods, including NEC and NFPA.
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration and troubleshooting.
• E&I controls and instrumentation installation, start-up, and troubleshooting.
• Protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and income protection benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid vacations for qualifying positions.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $114.00/hr. to $119.00/hr., dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills.