JOB TITLE: Substation Commissioning Manager
LOCATION:
Remote
SCHEDULE:
Standard Office Hours
DURATION:
12-Month Contract
PAY:$109-114/hour
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will represent the project owner by leading commissioning, startup, and operational turnover activities for a portfolio of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Key responsibilities include:
- Managing all commissioning and startup activities while ensuring adherence to company safety standards and quality expectations.
- Coordinating and overseeing EPC contractors, OEM startup personnel, third-party commissioning teams, and operations staff throughout project commissioning.
- Driving successful project turnover by ensuring facilities achieve reliable operation with minimal downtime during initial startup.
- Ensuring compliance with project contractual requirements, including Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement (LGIA) deliverables.
- Collaborating with Transmission Operators and Independent System Operators (ISOs) to meet project energization milestones and commercial operation schedules.
- Managing onsite commissioning personnel and serving as the primary point of contact for commissioning activities.
- Partnering with engineering, safety, quality, and construction teams to ensure successful project execution.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Lead commissioning, startup, and operational turnover activities for assigned renewable energy projects.
- Ensure all commissioning work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies and industry standards.
- Coordinate daily activities between EPC contractors, OEM representatives, third-party contractors, and operations personnel.
- Monitor project readiness and commissioning progress while providing regular status and progress reports.
- Review electrical drawings and perform quality control inspections to ensure installation accuracy.
- Support SCADA integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
- Oversee electrical, instrumentation, and controls (E&I) installation, startup, and troubleshooting.
- Support protection and control system implementation, testing, and issue resolution.
- Verify compliance with contractual commissioning requirements and utility interconnection obligations.
- Coordinate with utilities, transmission operators, and ISOs to facilitate energization and grid synchronization.
- Manage third-party vendors, suppliers, and onsite commissioning personnel throughout project execution.
- Perform additional commissioning and project support duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction and commissioning methods and best practices.
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and applicable electrical safety standards.
- Experience with SCADA systems integration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with electrical, instrumentation, and controls (E&I) systems.
- Knowledge of protection and control systems implementation and troubleshooting.
- Ability to review engineering drawings and perform quality control inspections.
- Strong project scheduling, planning, and progress reporting skills.
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional project teams.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editing software, and document control systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and project execution.
Education & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of onsite experience supporting renewable energy construction, startup, and commissioning projects.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working for an EPC contractor on renewable energy projects.
- Proven experience commissioning renewable energy facilities, including wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage projects.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, construction, operations, and project management teams.
- Strong technical background with the ability to resolve complex engineering and constructability issues.
- Proven ability to successfully oversee multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
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