Mechanical Commissioning Specialist (CxM)

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC; Guaynabo (PR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC seeks a Lead independent commissioning specialist for the Fort Buchanan microgrid project in Puerto Rico. You will lead mechanical commissioning of diesel generators, fuel systems, ventilation, cooling, exhaust, and related controls, coordinating with OEMs and contractors.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on testing and commissioning of power-generation systems, US work authorization, and willingness to travel to FAT locations; hybrid on-island work arrangement

Qualifications

• Current certification in mechanical-system commissioning.
• 5+ years inspecting, testing, and calibrating power-generation mechanical systems.
• Ability to travel to Puerto Rico and FAT locations.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical design, OEM submittals, startup requirements, test procedures, sequences, and readiness evidence.
• Develop/witness pre-functional checks, startup, leak/pressure, ventilation, cooling, exhaust, vibration, load, alarm, interlock, and functional tests.
• Coordinate generator OEMs, fuel-system contractors, fire protection, controls, electrical, CQC, safety, and the commissioning team.
• Document deficiencies, corrective actions, retesting, training, O&M readiness, and final report inputs.
• Support integrated microgrid testing and post-construction verification.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Power generation testing

Field travel readiness

Education

PE

CCP

CxA

Job description

FBMG-021 | Fort Buchanan Microgrid | Contingent opportunity

WORK LOCATION: HYBRID - remote procedure review; ON ISLAND for startup, inspection, testing, and integrated commissioning

• REQUISITION: FBMG-021
• CSS CAM LCAT: 140 - Senior Technical Staff Member (Mechanical Commissioning)
• DUTY LOCATION: Hybrid with Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico and potential FAT travel
• WORK ARRANGEMENT: HYBRID - remote procedure review; ON ISLAND for startup, inspection, testing, and integrated commissioning
• REPORTS TO: Lead Commissioning Specialist through independent Commissioning Firm
• EMPLOYMENT: Contingent specialist pipeline; compliant independent-firm engagement required
• REQUIREMENT BASIS: SOLICITATION-MANDATED independent Commissioning Firm specialist

About ERP and the Project

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC (ERP) is a tribally led SBA 8(a) federal contractor advancing energy resilience and mission assurance. ERP is deploying a project team for the Fort Buchanan installation-level microgrid in Puerto Rico. The work includes diesel generation, medium-voltage distribution, microgrid controls, protective relaying, fuel infrastructure, fiber communications, optional BESS, integration of existing renewable generation, and full system commissioning.

Position Summary

Lead independent commissioning of power-generation mechanical systems, including diesel generators and auxiliaries, fuel/DEF interfaces, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, fire-protection interfaces, and related controls. The specification references natural-gas experience; candidates with both gaseous- and liquid-fuel generation experience are strongly preferred because the project documents contain both template and project-specific references.

What You Will Do

• Review mechanical design, OEM submittals, startup requirements, test procedures, sequences, and readiness evidence.
• Develop/witness pre-functional checks, startup, leak/pressure, ventilation, cooling, exhaust, vibration, load, alarm, interlock, and functional tests.
• Coordinate generator OEMs, fuel-system contractors, fire protection, controls, electrical, CQC, safety, and the commissioning team.
• Document deficiencies, corrective actions, retesting, training, O&M readiness, and final report inputs.
• Support integrated microgrid testing and post-construction verification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certification in mechanical-system commissioning.
• At least 5 years inspecting, testing, and calibrating power-generation mechanical systems, including fuel systems, with two similar projects.
• Ability to work through the independent Commissioning Firm and travel to Puerto Rico and FAT locations.
• Current certifications maintained throughout the assignment and no disqualifying recent disciplinary action.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diesel and natural-gas generator commissioning, fuel polishing/storage, NFPA 30/37, ventilation, fire protection, and USACE experience.
• PE, CCP, CxA, NEBB, AABC, or OEM credentials.

Field, Travel and Employment Conditions

• This is a contingent opportunity dependent on contract award/NTP, project funding, final staffing authorization, Government acceptance when required, and successful installation-access processing.
• When on site, work may involve tropical heat and humidity, rain, uneven terrain, stairs/ladders, construction noise, required PPE, and extended, weekend, outage, emergency, or alternate-shift hours.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, follow drug-free workplace and conduct requirements, and protect FCI/CUI using only authorized systems and procedures.
• ERP encourages applications from qualified Native American, Puerto Rican, veteran, military-spouse, disabled, and local candidates. ERP provides equal employment opportunity consistent with applicable law.

Application Materials

• Resume showing month/year dates, employer, role, project scope/value, client, and personal responsibilities.
• Copies of required current licenses/certifications with expiration dates.
• Comparable-project list and references where requested, Puerto Rico availability, earliest mobilization date, and requested employment/consulting arrangement.