Solar Field Commissioning Lead (Owner’s Rep) | 75% Travel

Westinghouse Electric Company; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 101,942 - 108,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and income protection benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacations for qualifying positions

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a Solar Field Commissioning Manager for a 1-year contract. The role requires overseeing subcontractor installation and quality control of solar PV systems, alongside managing testing processes. Candidates must have extensive utility-scale solar PV experience, including commissioning and troubleshooting. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan. The position expects travel up to 75% with remaining work remote.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in utility-scale solar PV installation and startup.
• Technical knowledge of PV inverters and SCADA systems is essential.
• Ability to conduct thorough quality control inspections is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractor installation and quality control.
• Perform detailed system quality control inspections and maintain punch-lists.
• Manage the ISO/GIA/PPA commissioning process.

Skills

Utility-scale solar PV installation and startup experience

Understanding of technical performance and integration of PV inverters

Experience creating commissioning processes

Implement and troubleshoot protection and controls

Understanding balance-of-plant components

Conduct quality control inspections

Experience with DC systems (0–2000 Vdc)

Experience with AC systems (480 V–34.5 kV)

Familiarity with troubleshooting PLCs

Experience with plant-control and SCADA systems

Job description

A leading energy firm is seeking a Solar Field Commissioning Manager for a 1-year contract. The role requires overseeing subcontractor installation and quality control of solar PV systems, alongside managing testing processes. Candidates must have extensive utility-scale solar PV experience, including commissioning and troubleshooting. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan. The position expects travel up to 75% with remaining work remote.