Commissioning Technician

Koch, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Industries company, seeks a Commissioning Technician to lead on-site commissioning for solar plant projects. This role involves supervising subcontractors, maintaining equipment documentation, and ensuring a smooth startup of systems.

Travel up to 80% to project sites is required, with some weekends and holidays. A valid driver's license and PV system knowledge are essential for success in this dynamic renewables environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with PV systems and site commissioning.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% to project sites.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of PV systems including DC and AC components.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform commissioning activities under general guidance.
• Maintain documentation for equipment and systems on projects.
• Participate in daily/weekly progress meetings with subcontractors.
• Assist in project startup of commissioned equipment.
• Provide training to subcontractors and 3rd party vendors, including LOTO and Energized Zone Training.
• Maintain commissioning logs and equipment checklists.
• Coordinate field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment and generate procedures.
• Manage time and work priorities independently.
• Uphold guiding principles and values.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Industries company, is looking to add a Commissioning Technician to join their expanding team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering commissioning support for both upcoming and ongoing solar plant projects. Your responsibilities will include overseeing subcontractors on-site, providing hands‑on guidance, and ensuring a smooth commissioning process. Join us in this exciting opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing company in the ever‑evolving renewables industry.

This role requires up to 80% travel to project sites which will, at times, include weekends and holidays.

Our Team

At DEPCOM Power, we design, build and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners. Our superior capabilities are continuously expanding to provide enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, and with locations across the United States, we are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial‑spirited professionals to join us on our growth journey to transform one of America’s fastest growing energy sectors.

What You Will Do

• Work under general guidance to coordinate and perform commissioning activities
• Maintain documentation for all equipment and systems required on projects
• Participate in daily/weekly progress meetings with subcontractors
• Assist in preparation of plans at the beginning of projects for receiving, storing and managing materials and tools as required
• Provide training to subcontractors and 3rd party vendors, training to include LOTO and Energized Zone Training
• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists and LOTO logs
• Coordinate and perform field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment, to include generating methods of procedures
• Assist in startup of commissioned equipment
• Manage time and work priorities independently
• Consistently apply and demonstrate our Guiding Principles and values

Project Site Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to the elements
• Will sit, stand, walk short distances, and climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry on a frequent basis; maximum of 40 lbs. lifting
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, to include kneeling or bending

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working in Microsoft Office
• Travel up to 80% to project sites as necessary
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of PV Systems (including DC and AC components)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with SCADA infrastructure
• OSHA 30 and/or NFPA 70.E certification
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Understanding of prerequisite testing required prior and post startup of PV power plants such as ground testing, insulation resistance, VLF, VOCs, IV curve tracing
• Experience in managing and directing a team
• Construction and/or Commercial electrical experience

For this role, we anticipate paying $30.00 - $40.00 per hour.

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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