Substation Commissioning Manger of Renewable Energy

Overview

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

We are looking for a Substation Commissioning Manager of Renewable Energy on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). You will work on behalf of the project Owner as a Commissioning Manager on a portfolio of renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage). You will be responsible for execution of assigned renewable power plant projects and teams as it relates to commissioning, start up and operational turnover.

You will report to the Project Manager / Commissioning Director.

Location:

Will start in Missouri or North Dakota and moving across other projects in the US. Per diem available.

• Ensure commissioning activities for assigned projects are performed with high quality and follow all safety policies.
• Coordinate and manage EPC contractor personnel, OEM start up personnel, third-party start up contractors, and operations personnel on site, as it relates to site commissioning and startup.
• Be responsible for project reliability at operational turnover with plants exhibiting as little lost time in initial operation.
• Ensure compliance with all project contractual documents to include Power Purchase Agreement and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement deliverables with local utility.
• Ensure interface is made with Transmission Operators and Independent Service Operators to ensure project energization dates are achieved.
• Manage Client's onsite commissioning personnel.
• Interface with project's designated safety, engineering, and quality control parties.
• Progress reporting.
• Manage third parties and suppliers and direct report team members.
• Schedule and planning understanding.

• Electrical construction and commissioning means and methods knowledge including NEC and NFPA.
• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) integration and troubleshooting.
• E&I controls and instrumentation installation, startup and troubleshooting.
• Protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting.
• Drawing review quality control inspection.

• 5+ years experience in on-site project support for renewable power generation project construction start up and commissioning.
• 3+ years experience minimum working for an EPC in renewable power generation project construction start up and commissioning.