On-Site PV Commissioning Assistant Project Manager (CA)

solvenergy; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Manager to oversee testing and commissioning of HV, BESS, and PV assets on our California solar projects. You will lead a commissioning team, coordinate with engineering, construction, and QA, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards from pre-commissioning through project closeout.

The role requires hands-on scheduling, daily reporting to the Commissioning Manager, and developing plans, procedures, and risk controls to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning HV and energy storage projects.
• Knowledge of NFPA/NEC and IEEE standards.
• Ability to develop commissioning plans and schedules.
• Familiarity with LOTO safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project commissioning team, providing guidance and support.
• Report daily to the Commissioning Manager on status of projects.
• Review requirements and assist with milestone plans, commissioning plan, and procedures.
• Coordinate with OEM suppliers for testing and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and QA to align commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain integrated P6 testing and commissioning schedules; update weekly.
• Develop the commissioning resource plan for the project.
• Review energization procedures and support switching activities as needed.
• Identify corrective actions to resolve issues identified during commissioning.
• Support standards and processes to improve business.
• Manage all pre-commissioning, cold, warm, and hot testing and project acceptance testing.
• Monitor timelines and resources to ensure delivery; drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare Lessons Learned and equipment warranty tracking logs.
• Establish safety programs ensuring site compliance from cold commissioning onward.

Skills

HV switching operations

LOTO safety programs

SCADA system understanding

P&C systems knowledge

IEEE/NEC standards

Tools

Primavera P6

SCADA software

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Manager to oversee testing and commissioning of HV, BESS, and PV assets on our California solar projects. You will lead a commissioning team, coordinate with engineering, construction, and QA, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards from pre-commissioning through project closeout.

The role requires hands-on scheduling, daily reporting to the Commissioning Manager, and developing plans, procedures, and risk controls to deliver