BESS/ SCADA Field Commissioning Manager

Work on one of the world’s largest Battery Energy Storage System Developers, for the client as their Commissioning Manager. The primary roles are to oversee the subcontractors and OEMs delivery, installation, quality, plant testing, performance testing, ISO/GIA/PPA Testing and startup of a Battery Energy Storage System and Solar Coupled Power systems. To act as the Owner’s representative to oversee aspects of the energy storage system including site work, installation, status reporting, safety, quality control, startup, commissioning, testing and project close out (note the Owner will contract a turnkey EPC, this role will oversee the EPC and OEMs on the Owner's behalf). Employees in this role manage and report on construction turnover, pre-energization, commissioning, and performance testing work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site. Preferred Background: Engineering or professional electrical career in power systems commissioning with min 100MW-hr or 5 EA energy storage systems and commissioning. A background with BESS is preferred. Experience with SCADA is preferred. Required Skill Sets:

• 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
• Substation testing and startup
• Protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting
• Understanding of containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers, combiners
• Capable of quality control inspections and punch-list management
• Thorough understanding of DC systems (0-2,000Vdc) and AC systems (480V-34.5kV)
• Familiarity to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial electronic equipment (protection relays, inverters, BMS, etc.).
• Experience with control and SCADA systems and troubleshooting

Job Description BESS CX Project Manager

• Organization
• Computer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Communication to third parties and executives
• Schedule and planning understanding
• Electrical Code, means and methods

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in safety program and audits
• Performs detailed system quality control inspections for completeness of installation vs. install manuals, engineering specifications and drawings and maintain detailed punch-list
• Performs system walkdowns for mechanical complete prior to turnover or energization
• Creation of and management of energization plans
• Oversee the EPC and OEM commissioning procedures, status, and compliance
• Assist in troubleshooting commissioning anomalies as the primary SME owner’s representative
• Preparation and review of project close out and testing documents
• Reporting daily, weekly, and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper management
• Interfaces with project's designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activities
• Substation testing third party management
• Substation energization
• Metering testing
• ISO/GIA/PPA commissioning process management
• Review all Purchase Power Agreement and Interconnect Agreements to develop guidelines for performance testing
• Interface with Engineering, Commissioning, and Business Management personnel to obtain alignment on testing requirements
• Develop a complete testing plan for assigned projects to ensure all deliverables across all relevant contractual documentation is met.
• Schedule and lead alignment meetings leading up to, and during performance testing periods, to ensure all required support parties are aligned and the test is executed in an organized manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Overall responsibility for test administration, data analysis and final reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring and/or tape.
• Prolonged periods of standing with intermittent kneeling or bending.
• Must be physically capable of walking on the jobsite on varied, uneven terrain and/or varied temperatures and weather elements.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle for purposes of commuting between 2 working locations.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds at a time.

This role requires travel up to 75% of the time.