Hybrid Commissioning Lead - HV, BESS & PV

SOLV Energy; Wyoming (OH); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Manager to lead testing and commissioning for HV, battery storage, and PV plants. The role works with the Commissioning Manager and SMEs to ensure installation, testing, and commissioning meet project requirements and safety standards.

Hybrid work with site presence; extensive coordination across engineering, construction, and QA is required. Responsibilities include developing commissioning plans and schedules, coordinating with OEMs, managing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in testing and commissioning on utility scale electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing project teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project commissioning team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective execution of tasks.
• Report daily to the Commissioning Manager, the status of each project assigned.
• Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to commissioning and assist with the development of a project milestone and deliverables list, project specific commissioning plan, and commissioning procedures.
• Communicate with the OEM suppliers regarding equipment specific testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment in all commissioning activities.
• Assist with the development of integrated P6 testing and commissioning schedules. Ensure that the integrated testing and commissioning schedule is updated weekly
• Assist with the development of the commissioning resource plan for the project.
• Review initial energization procedures and assist Commissioning Engineer with switching activities as requested. Perform subsequent switching activities of the MVAC collection circuits and Aux Power circuits as required during facility Hot Commissioning. Develop switching plans and LOTO as required.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend corrective actions to resolve technical issues identified during commissioning or initial operation.
• Support the development of standards and processes to improve business.
• Manage all pre-commissioning, cold, warm, and hot commissioning tests, including synchronization, functional testing, utility capability testing, and project acceptance testing for all BESS, HV or PV plant systems.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed daily commissioning reports, review test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
• Monitor project timelines and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.
• Prepare and maintain Lessons Learned and equipment warranty tracking logs.
• Establish and manage: Safety Tagging, Lockout, Red Rope, and Work Permit Programs ensuring site compliance with all provisions upon the start of cold commissioning activities throughout project Substantial Completion.

Skills

HV switching operations

MV switching

LOTO safety

P&C systems

NFPA/NEC/IEEE standards

SCADA testing

DCS/SCADA

Team leadership

Problem solving

Quality & safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

Tools

P6 scheduling

SCADA systems

Fiber testing

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Manager to lead testing and commissioning for HV, battery storage, and PV plants. The role works with the Commissioning Manager and SMEs to ensure installation, testing, and commissioning meet project requirements and safety standards.

Hybrid work with site presence; extensive coordination across engineering, construction, and QA is required. Responsibilities include developing commissioning plans and schedules, coordinating with OEMs, managing