Commissioning Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Commissioning Manager for a 1-year contract focused on PV power plant systems. The role covers commissioning, testing, and energy forecasting with SCADA integration. Travel within the United States is expected, while most work is performed remotely.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree or equivalent and has 5+ years in utility solar systems, with SCADA and HMI familiarity. This position reports to the Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Education: Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience involving utility solar power systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare projects for PPA, GIA, and ISO testing.
• Manage test energy forecasts and AVR/AGC notifications with customers, the control center, and relevant external parties.
• Support IT & SCADA Teams with functional checks.
• Develop a commissioning schedule based on mechanical completion with SCADA Integrator and Execution Commissioning Project Manager.
• Verify SCADA HMI functionality and accuracy with SCADA Integrator and Commissioning Manager.
• Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout with ROCC alarm checks/PGD.
• Review performance data for deficiencies.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

PV systems experience

Energy forecasting

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SCADA software

HMI testing

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: Location: Remote This position involves occasional travel within the United States to project locations and to the headquarter in Juno Beach, Florida, with an estimated maximum travel up to 20%. Most of the work is primarily remote.

We are looking for a Commissioning Manager on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) Your key responsibilities will include conducting performance analytics of PV power plant systems, such as inverters, trackers, substations, and control systems (SCADA). Additional roles involve ISO/GIA/PPA testing and coordinating energy forecasting during the startup of large PV systems. You will act as the Owner's representative, overseeing PV system compliance, status reporting, startup, commissioning, and testing. You will also manage and report on commissioning work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site. Reports To: Senior Project Manager.

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare projects for PPA, GIA, and ISO testing
• Manage test energy forecasts and AVR/AGC notifications with customers, the control center, and relevant external parties
• Support IT & SCADA Teams with functional checks
• Develop a commissioning schedule based on mechanical completion with SCADA Integrator and Execution Commissioning Project Manager
• Verify SCADA HMI functionality and accuracy with SCADA Integrator and Commissioning Manager
• Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout with ROCC alarm checks/PGD
• Review performance data for deficiencies

Qualifications

• Education: Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience involving utility solar power systems

Helpful background

• Professional or graduate-level academic experience in utility PV systems
• Prior experience with SCADA systems of industrial plants/processes
• 2+ years of experience working with electrical grid participants such as Transmission Operators, Independent System Operators, and Balancing Authorities

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.

Benefits

• 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 $99.00/hr. to $104.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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