General Engineering Technician​/Technologist - WMBJP

General Engineering Technician / Technologist 3 - WMBJP

Location:

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Eagle Mountain, Utah, United States

• Demonstrates advanced technical expertise in automation systems supporting commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure (e.g., BESS, substations, generation assets)
• Applies specialized knowledge to support safe, efficient commissioning and system turnover, including coordination of FAT/SAT activities, systemization, and punch‑list closure, while managing costs and field resources
• Supports development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and automation test protocols
• Prepares and delivers technical briefings, commissioning readiness reviews, and post‑event summaries to project leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Maintains strong working knowledge of industry standards (NFPA 70E, IEEE, NERC where applicable), commissioning practices, and operational requirements
• Interprets and anticipates project risks, integration issues, and system performance gaps, providing solutions to improve reliability, commissioning efficiency, and long‑term operability
• Collaborates with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEMs to:
• Ensure compliance with design and operational requirements
• Develop corrective action plans
• Support operator training and knowledge transfer
• Serves as a technical lead and custodian for commissioning‑related automation standards, including:
• Control system configuration requirements
• Startup and shutdown logic validation
• Alarm management and SCADA integration
• Documentation and turnover packages
• Supports cybersecurity initiatives, control system patching, and hardware lifecycle/refresh activities during commissioning and operational transition
• Contributes to the Approved Manufacturer List (AML) by validating automation equipment performance, compatibility, and field lessons learned
• Provides field troubleshooting and real‑time support for PLC/DCS/HMI‑related issues during energization and startup
• Drives continuous improvement across commissioning processes, incorporating lessons learned into future projects
• Other duties as assigned

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma / GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, commissioning, or industrial automation
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the top priority, especially during energization and high‑risk commissioning activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard field reporting tools
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise automation systems (e.g., Asset Centre or equivalents) for configuration management, backups, version control, and compliance
• Solid understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA systems and HMI interfaces, communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc., as applicable)
• Experience supporting commissioning workflows, including system turnover packages, redline validation, and documentation tracking

All personnel are required to comply with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.