Remote BESS Commissioning Lead - Testing & Startup

Westinghouse Electric Company; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 136,382 - 143,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a BESS Commissioning Manager for a 1-year, remote contract with up to 25% travel to lead testing and commissioning of Battery Energy Storage Systems and solar‑coupled power plants, reporting to the Senior Cx Project Manager.

You will supervise safety, startup, testing, and performance evaluation, coordinate with SCADA, PPA and GIA testing teams, and develop commissioning schedules aligned with mechanical completion.

Qualifications

• Battery energy storage systems installation and startup experience.
• Thorough understanding of Li‑Ion batteries as part of ESS and their integration.
• Commissioning process creation.
• Understanding of containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers, and other hardware.
• Thorough understanding of DC systems (0–2000 Vdc) and AC systems (480 V–34.5 kV).
• Experience with control and SCADA systems and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in safety program and audits.
• Support PPA testing with customer.
• Support GIA testing with TO.
• Support ISO testing.
• Manage test energy forecast with the customer.
• Coordinate with SCADA IT/SCADA team and PM to verify functional checks.
• Develop commissioning schedule with SCADA integrator based on mechanical completion.
• Execute site acceptance testing with SCADA integrator and commissioning manager.
• Support CEWIS checks with ROCC alarm checks/PGD.
• Perform OEM testing.
• Perform plant balancing and capacity testing.
• Notify AVR/AGC and provide support as needed.
• Review performance data for deficiencies.

Skills

BESS installation experience

Li-Ion ESS integration

Commissioning process creation

Containerized systems & SCADA

DC/AC power knowledge

SCADA troubleshooting

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role: Remote: Occasional travel within the United States to project locations for testing purposes, with an estimated travel frequency of up to 25%.

We're looking for a BESS Commissioning Manager on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) The primary role is to conduct plant testing, performance testing, ISO/GIA/PPA Testing and startup of a Battery Energy Storage System and Solar Coupled Power systems. You will act as the Owner's representative to oversee aspects of the energy storage system including compliance, status reporting, safety, startup, commissioning, and testing. Employees in this role manage and report on commissioning, and performance testing work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.

Reports To: Client Senior Cx Project Manager

Location: Remote: Occasional travel within the United States to project locations for testing purposes, with an estimated travel frequency of up to 25%. The remaining work is primarily remote, focused on providing support through SCADA monitoring.

1-year contract assignment.(W-2)

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in safety program and audits
• Support PPA Testing with Customer
• Support GIA Testing with TO
• Support ISO testing
• Manage test energy forecast with the customer
• Support ICCP IT SCADA Team and SCADA PM/Lead with functional checks
• Work with SCADA Integrator and Execution Commissioning Project manager to develop a Commissioning schedule based on Mechanical completion
• Work with SCADA integrator and Commissioning Manger to execute site acceptance testing.
• Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout with ROCC alarm checks/PGD
• Perform OEM Testing
• Perform Plant Balancing
• Perform Capacity Testing
• Perform notification of AVR/AGC and support
• Review performance data for deficiencies
  
  

Qualifications

• Battery Energy Storage Systems installation and startup
• Must have a thorough understanding of the technical, performance, and integration of Li-Ion batteries as part of ESS
• Commissioning process creation
• Understanding of containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers, combiners
• Thorough understanding of DC systems (0-2,000Vdc) and AC systems (480V-34.5kV)
• Experience with control and SCADA systems and troubleshooting.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded HMI controls
• Prolonged periods of screen time and sitting
• Will operate a motor vehicle for purposes of commuting between 2 working locations.
  
  

Our Safety Pledge To You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

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

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be$99.00/hr. to $104.00 /hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

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