Solar Commissioning Manager

Bartech Staffing; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartech Staffing seeks a Commissioning Manager to oversee performance analytics and commissioning for utility-scale PV power plant systems in Florida. You will act as the Owner's representative, coordinating startup, testing, and reporting while managing commissioning work by contractors on site.

Requirements include an engineering degree or equivalent and a minimum of five years in utility solar power. Strong MS Office skills and excellent communication with external partners are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of professional experience with utility solar power systems.
• Knowledge of utility-scale PV construction and commissioning.
• Strong communication with third parties and executives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare projects for PPA, GIA, and ISO testing.
• Manage test energy forecasts and AVR/AGC notifications with customers, the control center, and relevant external parties.
• Support IT & SCADA Teams with functional checks.
• Develop a commissioning schedule based on mechanical completion with SCADA Integrator and Execution Commissioning Project Manager.
• Verify SCADA HMI functionality and accuracy with SCADA Integrator and Commissioning Manager.
• Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout with ROCC alarm checks/PGD.
• Conduct ISO/GIA/PPA testing and coordinate energy forecasting during the startup of large PV systems.

Skills

PV system commissioning

SCADA integration

Commissioning management

Technical communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

As a Commissioning Manager, you will conduct performance analytics of PV power plant systems, including inverters, trackers, substations, and control systems (SCADA). You will act as the Owner's representative, overseeing PV system compliance, status reporting, startup, commissioning, and testing. You will also manage and report on commissioning work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare projects for PPA, GIA, and ISO testing
• Manage test energy forecasts and AVR/AGC notifications with customers, the control center, and relevant external parties
• Support IT & SCADA Teams with functional checks
• Develop a commissioning schedule based on mechanical completion with SCADA Integrator and Execution Commissioning Project Manager
• Verify SCADA HMI functionality and accuracy with SCADA Integrator and Commissioning Manager
• Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout with ROCC alarm checks/PGD
• Conduct ISO/GIA/PPA testing and coordinate energy forecasting during the startup of large PV systems

Requirements - education & experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience involving utility solar power systems

Required skills

• Knowledge of utility-scale photovoltaic construction and commissioning
• Familiarity with utility-scale photovoltaic components (PV modules, combiners, inverters, transformers, met stations, substations)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / 365
• Effective communication skills with third parties and executives
• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities