Location, Remote with 25% travel
Contract Duration, 7/1/2027
Pay Rate, $100, 1.5 OT

BESS COMMISSIONING MANAGER- RCO
Job Description:

Work on one of the world’s largest Battery Energy Storage System Developers, for the client as their Commissioning Manager-Analytics. The primary roles are to conduct 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: 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.

Location:

The position involves 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.

Reports To:

Client Senior Cx Project Manager

Preferred Background:

Engineering or professional electrical career in power systems construction and startup with min 100MW-hr or 5 EA energy storage systems and commissioning. A background with BESS is required. 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
• 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
• Organizations skills
• Computer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Communication to third parties and executives
• Ability to effectively organize and strategize schedules and plans.

Job 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

Physical Requirements

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