BESS Commissioning Manager

Job Description

To work on behalf of the project Owner as a Commissioning Manager on a portfolio of renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage). This position is responsible for execution of assigned renewable power plant projects and teams as it relates to commissioning, start up and operational turnover.  

Responsibilities

·      Responsible for ensuring commissioning activities for assigned projects are performed with high quality and adhering to all Nextera Energy and FPL safety policies.

·      Responsible for coordination and management of, EPC contractor personnel, OEM start up personnel, third party start up contractors, and operations personnel on site, as it relates to site commissioning and startup.

·      Responsible for project reliability at operational turnover with plants exhibiting as little lost time as necessary in initial operation.

·      Responsible for compliance with all project contractual documents to include Power Purchase Agreement and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement deliverables with local utility

·      Ensure proper interface is made with Transmission Operators and Independent Service Operators to ensure project energization dates are achieved.

·      Management of Client’s onsite commissioning personnel

·      Interfaces with project's designated safety, engineering, and quality control parties

·      Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Essential Skills

·       Electrical construction and commissioning means and methods knowledge including NEC and NFPA

·       Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration and troubleshooting

·       E&I controls and instrumentation installation, startup and troubleshooting

·       Protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting

·       Drawing review quality control inspection

·       Progress reporting

·       Computer skills Outlook, PDF edit  Word, Excel, document control systems and PowerPoint

·       Management of third parties and suppliers

·       Management of direct report team members

·       Schedule and planning understanding

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience in on-site project support for renewable power generation project construction, start-up, and commissioning.
• 4 years’ experience working for an EPC in renewable power generation project construction, start-up, and commissioning.
• Proven track record and ability to interact with engineering personnel on highly technical issues and construction personnel on constructability, schedule, and cost issues.
• Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects at once.

Work Environment

This role involves working on job sites in the US with travel home monthly.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

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Salary : $70 - $80