Solar Field Commissioning Manager

Job#: 3027791

Job Description:

Job Description Solar Field Commissioning Manager

Work on one of the world's largest utility-scale solar PV developers, for the client as their Commissioning Manager. The primary roles are to oversee subcontractors and OEMs' delivery, installation, quality, plant testing, performance testing, ISO/GIA/PPA testing, and startup of solar PV power systems. To act as the Owner's representative to oversee aspects of the solar facility 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.

Location:

US Travel and stay at project locations for duration of Cx. Travel up to 75%. Other work is remote in supporting teams in remote SCADA monitoring and Commissioning portfolio management.

Reports To:

Senior Project Manager

Preferred Background:

Engineering or professional electrical career in utility-scale solar PV commissioning with experience on multiple large projects (e.g., 50MW+). Strong knowledge of PV inverter systems, MV collection systems, substation interfaces, and SCADA/plant controls is preferred.

Required Skill Sets:

Utility-scale solar PV installation and startup (PV modules, DC collection, combiner boxes, and inverters)

Must have a thorough understanding of the technical performance and integration of PV inverters, DC collection, MV collection, and plant controls/SCADA

Commissioning process creation

Substation testing and startup

Protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting

Understanding of solar PV balance-of-plant components (combiner boxes, DC feeders, inverter stations, step-up transformers, MV collection, plant controller, and SCADA)

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, plant controllers, revenue meters, etc.).

Experience with plant control and SCADA systems (inverter communications, PPC/plant controller, and data historian) and troubleshooting

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.

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