BESS Field Commissioning Coordinator

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 157,597,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Competitive pay

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC through WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking an entry-level BESS Field Commissioning Coordinator for a 1-year contract. You will assist the on-site commissioning team, help coordinate daily field activities during installation, and support safety, documentation, and status reporting.

Location involves US travel up to 75%, with remote work when not on site. Ideal for a recent two-year college graduate in Electrical Engineering Technology seeking hands-on

Qualifications

• Associate degree (two-year college) in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) (preferred) or a closely related technical program.
• Electrical fundamentals from EET coursework (AC/DC circuits, basic power calculations, and safe measurement practices)
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment nameplates (training provided for site-specific standards)
• Introductory familiarity with three-phase power systems and electrical equipment (switchgear, breakers, transformers, meters) through EET coursework or hands-on training
• Comfort working around electrical equipment; understand the importance of LOTO, PPE, and electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E awareness)

Responsibilities

• Participate in the site safety program, attend toolbox talks, and follow all safety procedures and permit requirements
• Coordinate with EPC/OEM teams to track commissioning activities, open items, and upcoming test windows; escalate issues as needed
• Provide daily/weekly status updates (progress, open issues, and needs) using standard templates and reporting tools
• Help coordinate third-party testing activities (e.g., substation, metering) by confirming schedules, access, and document needs
• Support energization readiness by tracking prerequisites and ensuring required documentation is available to the team
• Review test requirements and contractual test criteria with the team to understand scope and documentation needs (training provided)

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Read schematics

Three-phase power

Safety practices (LOTO, PPE)

Documentation & reporting

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

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A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

We're looking for a BESS Field Commissioning Coordinator (Entry Level) on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) Join a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developer and support the on-site commissioning team as an entry-level Commissioning Coordinator. You will help coordinate daily field activities during installation. Additionally, you will help with quality checks, plant testing, commissioning, and startup of BESS (and, where applicable, solar coupled) power systems.

Working under the direction of the Commissioning Manager and project leadership, you will assist with jobsite safety practices, documentation, status reporting, and turnover tracking, while learning commissioning processes and standards. This position for a recent two-year college graduate who is eager to develop technical and field experience in utility-scale energy projects.

Location: US travel and stay at project locations for the duration of commissioning activities. Travel up to 75%. When not on site, support the team remotely with documentation, progress tracking, and coordination (including support for remote monitoring tools as assigned).

Reports To: Commissioning Manager / Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the site safety program, attend toolbox talks, and follow all safety procedures and permit requirements
• Coordinate with EPC/OEM teams to track commissioning activities, open items, and upcoming test windows; escal…
• Provide daily/weekly status updates (progress, open issues, and needs) using standard templates and reporting tools
• Help coordinate third-party testing activities (e.g., substation, metering) by confirming schedules, access, and document needs
• Support energization readiness by tracking prerequisites and ensuring required documentation is available to the team
• Review test requirements and contractual test criteria with the team to understand scope and documentation needs (training provided)
• Coordinate with Engineering, Commissioning, and Project Management to confirm testing prerequisites and required support resources

Qualifications:

Associate degree (two-year college) in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) (preferred) or a closely related technical program.

• Electrical fundamentals from EET coursework (AC/DC circuits, basic power calculations, and safe measurement practices)
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment nameplates (training provided for site-specific standards)
• Introductory familiarity with three-phase power systems and electrical equipment (switchgear, breakers, transformers, meters) through EET coursework or hands-on Training
• Comfort working around electrical equipment; understand the importance of LOTO, PPE, and electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E awareness).

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $55.00/hr. to $60.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC