BESS Commissioning Tech

The BESS Commissioning Technician is responsible for supporting and performing commissioning, startup, functional testing, troubleshooting, and energization activities for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) equipment. Depending on experience and demonstrated qualifications, the technician may perform activities under the direction of a qualified technician or lead, independently execute routine commissioning activities, or serve as a senior technical resource for complex commissioning activities.

This position works with battery systems, power conversion systems (PCS/inverters), electrical and control equipment, and associated systems to verify installation readiness, complete testing, identify and resolve deficiencies, and support safe and successful project energization and turnover.

• Support and/or perform inspections, installation readiness checks, electrical testing, startup activities, and functional testing of BESS equipment.
• Execute approved commissioning, testing, startup, and energization procedures in accordance with project requirements and verified qualifications.
• Support testing of battery systems, PCS/inverters, controls, and associated electrical equipment.
• Perform inspections and verify installation readiness against project drawings, procedures, checklists, and commissioning requirements.
• Complete assigned commissioning checklists, accurately record test data, document deficiencies, and maintain commissioning records.
• Evaluate test results and troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and equipment issues.
• Diagnose and resolve routine technical issues and assigned punch-list items; support resolution of complex issues as experience and qualifications permit.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and communication issues in coordination with OEM representatives, project teams, and site personnel.
• Coordinate integrated system testing and support energization readiness reviews.
• Follow approved lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, switching, and other safe-work procedures.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with site leadership, construction teams, OEM representatives, customers, and other project personnel.
• Track punch-list items and support timely resolution of commissioning deficiencies.
• Review commissioning documentation and support technical issue resolution, project turnover, and closeout activities.
• Provide guidance and technical support to less-experienced commissioning technicians as appropriate.
• For senior-level assignments, coordinate daily commissioning activities, mentor Technician I and II personnel, and communicate project progress, technical concerns, and commissioning status to site leadership.
• Perform other commissioning-related duties as assigned.

• Experience in electrical commissioning, industrial electrical maintenance, power generation, renewable energy, or a related field: 1–2 years (Level I), 3–4 years (Level II), or 5+ years (Level III).
• Foundational to advanced knowledge of electrical systems, commissioning practices, and BESS equipment based on experience level.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and single-line drawings, with increasing proficiency expected at higher levels.
• Experience using electrical test equipment and diagnosing equipment faults.
• Working to strong knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical hazards, switching procedures, and safe work practices.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose electrical, controls, and communication issues.
• Ability to complete commissioning documentation accurately and maintain organized project records.
• Strong…