Commissioning Manager (solar construction)

Commissioning Manager for Photovoltaic Plants

Overall responsibility for managing the commissioning phase of the photovoltaic plants with the objective to ensure the plants are handed over successfully. Responsible for directing, planning and managing construction project(s) from the completion of construction, pre-operation testing and commissioning through the handover of the plant.

Location & Travel Details: You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will be onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You'll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. A company vehicle and fuel card and purchase card will be provided.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning of utility scale solar projects to ensure compliance with the program and promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for preparing detailed schedules of the commissioning for each project to include both pre-commissioning (cold commissioning) through final commissioning and testing
• Responsible for determining the size and the responsibilities of the commissioning team for each site.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Prepare and commissioning documents for each site according to contract obligations.
• Set up folders containing necessary CX document for each site
• Manage 3rd party testing when necessary
• Reviewing and verifying completed testing documentation
• Keep records in a systematic, well-organized fashion
• Monitor and maintain all required paperwork for entire job
• Make key decisions in a well-thought-out manner
• Ensure schedules are maintained accurately to measure time, production to meet timelines and requirements
• Ensure project is completed by deadline date
• Study, communicate, and improve on productivity analysis
• Maintain and enforce discipline throughout the jobsite
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to large employee groups, owners or engineers
• Interview, hire and train direct reports.
• Plan, assign and direct work, appraise performance; reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems Other duties as assigned
• Work with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Supervisor to ensure execution of LOTO on site.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years' experience/knowledge in a supervisory role
• Commissioning experience on solar, BESS or wind construction projects preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward company's Zero Injury principles
• Ability to organize, instruct and supervise all Commissioning crews in all facets of construction.
• Ability to carry out the commissioning and start-up of the plant components according to the commissioning, start-up, operation and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to forecast, monitor, estimate time and costs of commissioning activities.
• Considerable knowledge of all Commissioning tools, machinery methods and procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to supervise the testing, commissioning and start-up of high, medium, low voltage and dc equipment / electrical and electronic systems in compliance with the referenced standards, project schedule and maintain the safety and quality standards.
• Ability to supervise the teamwork and coordinate the project team (including with project manager and commissioning personnel involved in the project assembly.
• Understanding of commissioning methods, scheduling and Problem solving
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, motivate workers and communicate with both workers and superiors is essential
• Computer literate in Microsoft office E-mail, Internet, all Wanzek forms, Excel spread sheets, all documents, photos and field time entry
• Skilled project management practices and problem-solving.
• Ability to train and managed crews effectively.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math
• Knowledge of the logic electrical equipment protection (protection logic of electrical machinery) and related instrumentation and relay settings.
• Knowledge of commissioning activities reporting ability to troubleshoot and correct any fault or deficiency.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $125,000 - $145,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

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