Commissioning Assistant Manager

Moss; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss Energy is seeking a Commissioning Assistant Manager to lead startup and delivery of utility-scale solar and BESS projects across multiple states.

You will supervise commissioning teams, manage on-site activities, and ensure electrical systems meet safety, reliability, and performance standards before energization.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in commissioning electrical systems (solar/BESS or utility/industrial).
• Advanced knowledge of electrical testing methods and NETA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and commissioning of MV/LV electrical systems, including inverters and BESS equipment.
• Oversee NETA-based tests (Megger, VOC, VLF, TTR) ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage startup, energization, and troubleshooting of AC/DC components on solar/BESS sites.
• Review drawings and diagrams to verify installation quality and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate with construction, SCADA, and utility teams for seamless integration.
• Finalize commissioning docs, test results, and turnover packages to meet milestones.
• Enforce NEC/NFPA 70E safety protocols and site safety requirements.
• Audit energy isolation procedures (LOTO) to maintain zero-incident transitions.
• Assist the Director in resource planning, scheduling, and progress reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical testing

Safety compliance

Field troubleshooting

Documentation

Job description

COMMISSIONING ASSISTANT MANAGER

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss Energy is seeking a dedicated Commissioning Assistant Manager to lead and oversee the startup and delivery of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. This leadership role is responsible for supervising commissioning teams, managing onsite technical activities, and ensuring that all electrical systems meet safety, reliability, and performance standards prior to energization. The Commissioning Assistant Manager serves as a critical bridge between field execution and senior management to drive project completion.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the testing and commissioning of medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, including inverters, transformers, and BESS power distribution equipment.
• Oversee the execution of NETA-based testing—such as Megger (insulation resistance), VOC Testing, VLF, and TTR—while ensuring accuracy and compliance in all performance validation.
• Manage the startup, energization, and complex troubleshooting of AC and DC components, providing technical guidance to field technicians on solar and BESS sites.
• Review and interpret complex electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams to verify installation quality and resolve critical field engineering issues.
• Coordinate directly with construction leads, SCADA teams, and utility partners to ensure seamless system integration and communication protocols.
• Review and finalize commissioning documentation, test results, and turnover packages to ensure they meet project milestones and industry standards.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, electrical codes (NEC/NFPA 70E), and site-specific safety requirements across the commissioning team.
• Manage and audit energy isolation procedures (LOTO) to ensure a zero-incident environment during the transition from construction to operations.
• Assist the Commissioning Director in resource planning, scheduling, and progress reporting for multiple project sites.

Education And Work Experience

• Proven experience in a leadership or senior technical role commissioning electrical systems within solar, BESS, or utility/industrial sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical testing methods, specialized equipment, and NETA standards.
• Strong ability to interpret control logic, advanced technical drawings, and protective relay settings.
• Demonstrated experience in field execution management including troubleshooting, team coordination, and project reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage subcontractor relationships and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites across multiple states.

This position requires frequent physical activity in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to handle loads exceeding that amount with assistance. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise levels, and extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

JOB DETAILS

• JOB TITLE: COMMISSIONING ASSISTANT MANAGER
• JOB LOCATION: MULTI-STATE (REQUIRES HIGH TRAVEL)
• CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED
• REPORTS TO: COMMISSIONING DIRECTOR

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.