Commissioning Supervisor Lead (Solar PV)

Job Title: Commissioning Supervisor Lead (Solar PV)

Job Location: US (Travel up to 75% + Remote Support)

Job Type: Long Term Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Lead Commissioning Supervisor / Solar Field Commissioning Manager with 15+ years of experience in utility-scale solar PV projects. This role will act as the Owner s representative, overseeing EPC contractors and OEMs through installation, commissioning, testing, and project closeout. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in PV systems, SCADA, substations, and performance testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee installation, commissioning, startup, and performance testing of solar PV systems.
• Act as Owner s representative managing EPC contractors, OEMs, and third-party vendors.
• Manage construction turnover, pre-energization, commissioning, and testing activities.
• Conduct system walkdowns, quality inspections, and maintain punch lists.
• Develop and manage energization and performance testing plans.
• Oversee substation testing, energization, and metering validation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, GIA, and PPA testing requirements.
• Troubleshoot commissioning issues and provide SME-level technical support.
• Review PPA and Interconnection Agreements to align testing requirements.
• Prepare and review project closeout documentation and reports.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to leadership.
• Lead coordination meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment during testing phases.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in solar PV commissioning and project execution
• Experience with utility-scale solar projects (50MW+)
• Strong understanding of PV systems, substations, and plant controls
• Proven experience managing EPC contractors and vendors
• Ability to travel up to 75% and work on-site at project locations

Required Skills:

• Solar PV installation and commissioning (modules, DC systems, inverters)
• DC (0 2000Vdc) and AC systems (480V 34.5kV)
• SCADA systems and plant controls (PPC, data historian)
• Protection & Controls systems
• Substation testing and startup
• PLC troubleshooting and industrial electronic equipment
• Balance of Plant (BOP) components (combiner boxes, transformers, MV collection)
• Quality control inspections and punch-list management
• Commissioning process development
• Schedule management and planning
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Tools: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering background or equivalent field experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in ISO/GIA/PPA testing and compliance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on construction sites with varying terrain and weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift up to 20 lbs
• Must be able to distinguish color-coded wiring
• Ability to travel extensively and operate a vehicle between job sites