Commissioning Manager

g2 Recruitment; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Freelance Commissioning Manager for a Battery Energy Storage Systems project in Berlin, Germany. Hybrid work arrangement with immediate start and a duration of 12+ months. English is required, German bonus. The role involves leading commissioning, testing, and energisation of utility-scale BESS assets on site in Berlin.

Candidate will coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, grid operators and stakeholders, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout commissioning and handover.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading commissioning for utility-scale BESS or similar energy infrastructure.

Aufgaben

• Lead commissioning activities for utility-scale BESS projects from construction completion through to commercial operation.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate EPC contractors, OEMs, grid operators and project stakeholders during commissioning and energisation.
• Oversee testing and validation of battery systems, PCS, transformers, SCADA and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and industry standards.
• Manage punch-list items, defects and final handover documentation.
• Support grid compliance testing, performance testing and operational readiness activities.
• Proven experience commissioning utility-scale BESS, renewable energy or power infrastructure projects.

Jobbeschreibung

Freelance Commissioning Manager | BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) | Berlin, Germany

I’m working with a leading renewable energy developer delivering utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Germany. They are looking for an experienced Freelance Commissioning Manager to support the successful delivery, testing and energisation of a major energy storage project based in Berlin.

Location:

Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)

Duration:

12+ Months

Start Date:

ASAP

Language:

English Required, German Bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commissioning activities for utility-scale BESS projects from construction completion through to commercial operation.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate EPC contractors, OEMs, grid operators and project stakeholders during commissioning and energisation.
• Oversee testing and validation of battery systems, PCS, transformers, SCADA and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and industry standards.
• Manage punch-list items, defects and final handover documentation.
• Support grid compliance testing, performance testing and operational readiness activities.
• Proven experience commissioning utility-scale BESS, renewable energy or power infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV electrical systems and grid-connected assets.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, OEMs and commissioning teams.
• Ability to manage commissioning activities safely and efficiently on site.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• EU work eligibility and willingness to be site-based in Berlin.