Step into the heartbeat of grid-scale renewables
Imagine starting your day at a high-voltage substation, walking the yard at sunrise to confirm safe work windows, then syncing with EPC, OEM, and third‑party startup crews to bring wind, solar, and battery assets to life. By afternoon, you’re aligning Protection & Controls testing with SCADA integration milestones, confirming deliverables tied to the PPA and LGIA, and locking in energization targets with Transmission Operators and ISOs. By close of day, you’ve advanced commissioning to a clean operational turnover with minimal downtime.
About the engagement
- Contract: 1-year, W-2
- Role: Owner’s‑representative Substation Commissioning Lead for a portfolio of wind, solar, and battery storage projects
- Reports to: Project Manager / Commissioning Director
- Location: On-site at the substation (specific site provided). Per diem available.
What you’ll lead
- Uphold uncompromising safety and quality while executing all commissioning activities.
- Direct and coordinate EPC field teams, OEM startup specialists, third‑party commissioning contractors, and operations personnel for seamless startup.
- Drive reliability at operational turnover, targeting minimal lost time in early operations.
- Ensure strict adherence to contractual requirements, including PPA and LGIA deliverables with the local utility.
- Coordinate interfaces with Transmission Operators and Independent System Operators to achieve energization dates.
- Oversee the client’s on‑site commissioning team, setting priorities and resolving roadblocks.
- Partner closely with site safety, engineering, and quality leaders to maintain standards and resolve issues.
What you bring
- Deep knowledge of electrical construction and commissioning methods, including NEC and NFPA.
- Hands‑on SCADA integration and troubleshooting experience.
- Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) controls/instrumentation installation, startup, and troubleshooting expertise.
- Protection & Controls implementation and fault‑finding proficiency.
- Drawing review, QC inspection, and progress reporting skills.
- Vendor/third‑party management and supplier coordination capability.
- Leadership of direct reports in a fast‑moving field environment.
- Planning and scheduling literacy to keep milestones on track.
Preferred background
- 15+ years in on‑site support for renewable power generation construction, startup, and commissioning.
- 3+ years with an EPC focused on renewable construction startup and commissioning.
- Proven collaboration with engineering on complex technical matters.
- Fluency working with construction on constructability, schedule, and cost.
Our safety promise
If you’re as committed to your own success as we are to your safety, you’ll thrive here. Our guiding principle has always been—and remains—the safety of our people.
About WECTEC Staffing Services
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer‑focused solutions from high‑volume staffing to niche technical roles, supported by best‑in‑class service. Our teams span technical and corporate functions and support international contracts in 5+ countries. Explore opportunities across our global talent network.
Compensation & benefits
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for qualifying positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $74.00/hr. to $79.00/hr.
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