Description:
Work on one of the world’s largest Battery Energy Storage System Developers, for the client as their Commissioning Manager.
The primary roles are to oversee the subcontractors and OEMs delivery, installation, quality, plant testing, performance testing, ISO/GIA/PPA Testing and startup of a Battery Energy Storage System and Solar Coupled Power systems.
To act as the Owner’s representative to oversee aspects of the energy storage system including site work, installation, status reporting, safety, quality control, startup, commissioning, testing and project close out (note the Owner will contract a turnkey EPC, this role will oversee the EPC and OEMs on the Owner’s behalf).
Employees in this role manage and report on construction turnover, pre-energization, commissioning, and performance testing work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.
Location:
US Travel and stay at project locations for duration of project.
Travel up to 75%.
Other work is remote in supporting teams in remote SCADA monitoring and Commissioning portfolio management.
Preferred Background:
Engineering or professional electrical career in power systems commissioning with min 100MW-hr or 5 EA energy storage systems and commissioning.
A background with BESS is preferred.
Experience with SCADA is preferred.
Required Skill Sets:
Battery Energy Storage Systems installation and startupMust have a thorough understanding of the technical, performance, and integration of Li-Ion batteries as part of ESSCommissioning process creationSubstation testing and startupProtection and Controls implementation and troubleshootingUnderstanding of containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers, combinersCapable of quality control inspections and punch-list managementThorough understanding of DC systems (0-2,000Vdc) and AC systems (480V-5kV)Familiarity to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial electronic equipment (protection relays, inverters, BMS, etc.).Experience with control and SCADA systems and troubleshootingOrganizationComputer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPointCommunication to third parties and executivesSchedule and planning understandingElectrical Code, means and methods Job Responsibilities:
Participates in safety program and auditsPerforms detailed system quality control inspections for completeness of installation install manuals, engineering specifications and drawings and maintain detailed punch-listPerforms system walkdowns for mechanical complete prior to turnover or energizationCreation of and management of energization plansOversee the EPC and OEM commissioning procedures, status, and complianceAssist in troubleshooting commissioning anomalies as the primary SME owner’s representativePreparation and review of project close out and testing documentsReporting daily, weekly, and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper managementInterfaces with project’s designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activitiesSubstation testing third party managementSubstation energizationMetering testingISO/GIA/PPA commissioning process managementReview all Purchase Power Agreement and Interconnect Agreements to develop guidelines for performance testingInterface with Engineering, Commissioning, and Business Management personnel to obtain alignment on testing requirementsDevelop a complete testing plan for assigned projects to ensure all deliverables across all relevant contractual documentation is met.Schedule and lead alignment meetings leading up to, and during performance testing periods, to ensure all required support parties are aligned and the test is executed in an organized manner.Performs other job-related duties as assignedOverall responsibility for test administration, data analysis and final Physical Requirements
Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring and/orProlonged periods of standing with intermittent kneeling orMust be physically capable of walking on the jobsite on varied, uneven terrain and/or varied temperatures and weather elements.Ability to operate a motor vehicle for purposes of commuting between 2 workingMust be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds at a