SOLV Energy

Assistant Commissioning Manager

SOLV Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $92,091 - $115,114 per year

About the role

  • Manage the project commissioning team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective execution of tasks.
  • Report daily to the Sr. Commissioning Manager, the status of each project as assigned.
  • Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to commissioning and assist with the development of a project milestone and deliverables list, project specific commissioning plan, and commissioning procedures.
  • Communicate directly with the client, trade partners, and OEM suppliers regarding equipment specific testing and commissioning activities.
  • Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment in all commissioning activities.
  • Assist with the development of the integrated P6 testing and commissioning schedules.
  • Ensure that the integrated testing and commissioning schedule is updated weekly.
  • Assist with the development of the commissioning resource plan for the project.
  • Prepare electrical energization procedures and oversee all major energization and hot commissioning activities.
  • Identify, analyze, and recommend corrective actions to resolve technical issues identified during commissioning or initial operation.
  • Train and mentor team members for a variety of roles on project teams.
  • Support the development of standards and processes to improve business.
  • Manage all pre-commissioning, cold, warm, and hot commissioning tests, including initial energization, synchronization, functional testing, utility capability testing, and project acceptance testing for all BESS & PV plant systems.
  • Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
  • Prepare detailed daily commissioning reports, documenting test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
  • Monitor project timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.
  • Prepare and maintain Lessons Learned and equipment warranty tracking logs.
  • Establish and manage: Safety Tagging, Lockout, Red Rope, and Work Permit Programs ensuring site compliance with all provisions upon the start of cold commissioning activities throughout project Substantial Completion.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in testing and commissioning on utility scale electrical systems.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.
  • Proven experience managing project teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
  • Utility scale solar, battery storage, and high voltage experience.
  • Fiber installation and testing.
  • SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning.
  • DC systems architecture and testing.
  • Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.
  • NETA and IEEE standards as related to utility scale solar generation, ie. Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specific component testing.
  • Understands the commercial performance of power plants.
  • Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organization requirements a plus.
  • Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation a plus.
  • Familiarity with testing of mechanical and solid-state relaying systems a plus.
  • Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, and drive.
  • Safety presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
Benefits
  • Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
  • Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
testing and commissioningelectrical power systemsinverterstransformersfiber installationSCADA systemsDC systems architectureNFPA standardsIEEE standardsBESS & PV plant systems
Soft Skills
problem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailcustomer focusprioritizationdriveleadershipmentoring
Certifications
NETA certificationIEEE certification