Commissioning Supervisor

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 101,942 - 108,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for qualifying positions

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a Substation Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning activities for renewable energy projects. You will coordinate teams, ensure compliance with safety policies, and guarantee reliability during operational turnover. The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience in renewable power generation and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in on-site project support for renewable power generation.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working for an EPC in renewable power projects.
• Ability to manage third parties and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality commissioning activities and adherence to safety policies.
• Manage EPC contractor personnel and operations personnel on site.
• Ensure project reliability at operational turnover.

Skills

Electrical construction and commissioning knowledge

Proficiency in SCADA integration and troubleshooting

Experience with E&I controls and instrumentation installation

Knowledge of protection and controls implementation

Management experience with direct report team members

Job description

Opportunity Overview

Substation Commissioning Manager of Renewable Energy. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2) to work on behalf of the project Owner as a Commissioning Manager on a portfolio of renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage). You will be responsible for execution of assigned renewable power plant projects and teams as it relates to commissioning, start-up, and operational turnover.

Reports To: Project Manager / Commissioning Director

Location: Onsite at the substation. Per diem available.

Your Day-to-Day

• Ensure that assigned projects' commissioning activities are performed with high quality and follow all safety policies.
• Coordinate and manage EPC contractor personnel, OEM start-up personnel, third-party start-up contractors, and operations personnel on site regarding site commissioning and startup.
• Ensure project reliability at operational turnover with plants exhibiting as little lost time in initial operation.
• Ensure compliance with all project contractual documents, including Power Purchase Agreement and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement deliverables with local utility.
• Ensure Transmission Operators and Independent Service Operators make the interface to achieve project energization dates.
• Manage client’s onsite commissioning personnel.
• Work with the project's designated safety, engineering, and quality control parties.

Who You Are

• Electrical construction and commissioning knowledge, including NEC and NFPA.
• Proficiency in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with E&I controls and instrumentation installation, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of protection and controls implementation and troubleshooting.
• Draw review quality control inspection and progress reporting.
• Ability to manage third parties and suppliers.
• Management experience with direct report team members.
• Understanding of schedule and planning.

Preferred Background

• 15+ years’ experience in on-site project support for renewable power generation project construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working for an EPC in renewable power generation project construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Track record and ability to work with engineering personnel on technical issues.
• Experience working with construction personnel on constructability, schedule, and cost issues.

Benefits

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

Base salary range: $74.00‑$79.00 per hour, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans and individuals with disabilities included.

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