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.
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.