Manager - Testing & Commissioning - BESS & PCS Specialist

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Testing amp Commissioning Manager specializing in BESS and PCS. You will drive end-to-end commissioning, ensure grid compliance, and coordinate with OEMs and EMS/SCADA teams to guarantee safe, reliable operation prior to commercial operation.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years in BESS commissioning, strong exposure to hybrid renewables and grid-connected PCS, and battery safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power/Energy Engineering.
• 10–12 years of experience in BESS commissioning, hybrid renewables or grid-connected PCS.
• Certified training in battery safety and fire systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commissioning and readiness reviews for BESS/PCS.
• Verify installation readiness, pre-commissioning checks and safety approvals.
• Execute testing and safety validation per IEC/UL standards; coordinate with EMS/SCADA teams and OEMs.

Skills

BESS commissioning

Grid integration

EMS/SCADA coordination

On-site leadership

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power/Energy Engineering

Tools

IEC 62933

IEC 62619

UL 9540

UL 9540A

UL 1973

IEC 61000

Job description

Testing amp Commissioning Manager BESS amp PCS Specialist Position Overview

This position is responsible for the end-to-end technical commissioning integration and grid compliance of Battery Energy Storage Systems in utility-scale renewable and hybrid power plants across projects This role ensures that battery systems PCS BMS EMS safety systems and auxiliary systems are commissioned safely operate reliably and meet contractual performance grid code and safety requirements prior to commercial operation

Detailed Core Responsibilities

• A Engineering Review amp Commissioning ReadinessReview and provide inputs to Engineering team on BESS-related engineering documents based on experience like Performance parameter verification Product limitations challenges faced at site Power quality aspects Review OEM commissioning manuals parameter sets and limitations Participate in FAT integrated control simulations where applicable Develop detailed commissioning procedures test plans method statements and safety risk assessments
• B Installation Verification amp Pre-CommissioningVerify correct installation and readiness of Battery racks PCS MV LV station HVACEnsure compliance of battery installation with thermal and spacing requirements Perform and supervise pre-commissioning checks of all equipmentEnsure all statutory and safety approvals are in place prior to energization
• C BESS amp PCS Testing amp Commissioning ExecutionResponsible for testing commissioning and safety validation of Battery Energy Storage Systems and PCS in accordance with IEC 62933 series IEC 62619 IEC 62477-1 UL 9540 UL 9540A UL 1973 IEC 61000 any other relevant standardsLead step-by-step energization and commissioning activities Validate correct configuration of SOC limits Charge Discharge limits ProtectionCoordinate PCS commissioning with PPC EMS team Substation amp SCADA team Execute and validate functional tests including control modes ramp rate etc Validate EMS logic for applications like Peak Shaving Frequency supportTest grid-forming vs grid-following behavior as per design Support black start and islanded operation tests where contractually required Validate operation of Fire detection and suppression systemsBMS communication and hierarchy verificationCommunication integrity with PPC SCADA and grid systems

Typical Troubleshooting Scope

SOC imbalance between strings or racksPCS synchronization failures with grid or PPC Unexpected PCS trips due to grid disturbancesBattery derating due to thermal or BMS constraintsEMS command mismatch or delayed responseCommunication failures PCS BMS EMS PPC Analyze event logs BMS data PCS fault records and oscillography Identify systemic integration or control issues Recommend corrective actions in coordination with OEMs and EPC

Key Competencies amp Skills

In-depth knowledge of Li-ion battery technologies and degradation behavior Strong understanding of PCS topologies and grid interaction Hands-on experience with EMS and plant-level control integration Knowledge of grid ancillary services and hybrid plant dynamics Strong safety leadership in high-energy systems Ability to manage multi-OEM coordination on site Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capability Clear communication with grid utilities and internal stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in electrical Power Energy Engineering 10 12 years of experience in o BESS commissioningo Hybrid renewable plantso Grid-connected PCS systemsDirect OEM commissioning exposure preferred Certified training in battery safety and fire systems is an advantage Bachelor s degree in electrical / Power / Energy Engineering.10 12 years of experience in:BESS commissioningHybrid renewable plantsGrid-connected PCS systemsDirect OEM commissioning exposure preferred.Certified training in battery safety and fire systems is an advantage.