COMMISSIONING MANAGER-Level 3 - Senior (11 - 15 Years)

Commissioning Manager – Remote Commissioning Operations Solar

Job Description:As a Commissioning Manager in RCO Solar, you will work with one of the world’s largest photovoltaic utility system developers. Your key responsibilities will include conducting performance analytics of PV power plant systems, such as inverters, trackers, substations, and control systems (SCADA). Additional roles involve ISO/GIA/PPA testing and coordinating energy forecasting during the startup of large PV systems. You will act as the Owner’s representative, overseeing PV system compliance, status reporting, startup, commissioning, and testing. You will also manage and report on commissioning work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.

Location:This position involves occasional travel within the United States to project locations and to the client's headquarters in Juno Beach, Florida, with an estimated maximum travel up to 20%. Most of the work is primarily remote.

Reports To:Client’s Senior Project Manager of RCO Solar

Required Background:
•Education: Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
•Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience involving utility solar power systems

Preferred Background:
•Professional or graduate-level academic experience in utility PV systems
•Prior experience with SCADA systems of industrial plants/processes
•1-3 years of experience working with electrical grid participants such as Transmission Operators, Independent System Operators, and Balancing Authorities
Required Skill Sets:
•Knowledge of utility-scale photovoltaic construction and commissioning
•Familiarity with utility-scale photovoltaic components (PV modules, combiners, inverters, transformers, met stations, substations)
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office / 365
•Effective communication skills with third parties and executives
•Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities


Job Responsibilities:
•Prepare projects for PPA, GIA, and ISO testing
•Manage test energy forecasts and AVR/AGC notifications with customers, the client control center, and relevant external parties
•Support IT & SCADA Teams with functional checks
•Develop a commissioning schedule based on mechanical completion with SCADA Integrator and Execution Commissioning Project Manager
•Verify SCADA HMI functionality and accuracy with SCADA Integrator and Commissioning Manager
•Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout with ROCC alarm checks/PGD
•Review performance data for deficiencies
Physical Requirements:
•Must be able to see color to discern color-coded HMI controls
•Must be able to handle prolonged periods of screen time
•Valid driver’s license with the ability to operate a motor vehicle for commuting between work locations



EEO:

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