Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager – Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS Projects

Basis North America is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support utility‑scale power generation projects, with a strong focus on Solar PV and BESS commissioning activities
.

This position requires a senior commissioning professional with proven experience leading commissioning execution, coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, and ensuring successful energization and performance validation of large‑scale renewable energy assets.

Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
, including demonstrated commissioning leadership on power generation projects.

Direct experience managing commissioning activities for utility‑scale Solar PV plants is required.

Experience with
BESS systems / Battery Energy Storage Systems is highly preferred and will be considered a critical advantage.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience coordinating commissioning activities with:

• EPC Contractors
• OEMs
• Utilities
• AHJs / Authorities Having Jurisdiction
• Engineering, construction, and operations teams

Candidates must be familiar with formal commissioning processes, including:

• SAT / Site Acceptance Testing
• FAT / Factory Acceptance Testing
• Energization readiness
• System turnover
• Punch list management
• Performance testing
• Commissioning documentation and reporting

• Lead and manage commissioning activities for utility‑scale Solar PV projects.
• Support or manage commissioning activities for integrated BESS systems.
• Coordinate commissioning execution with EPC Contractors, OEMs, utilities, AHJs, and project stakeholders.
• Review commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, test packages, and turnover documentation.
• Verify energization readiness before system startup and grid connection.
• Oversee SAT, FAT, functional testing, energization, and performance testing activities.
• Track and resolve commissioning issues, punch list items, technical queries, and field deviations.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and client expectations.
• Provide leadership to field teams during pre‑commissioning, commissioning, energization, and performance validation phases.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in commissioning, power generation, renewable energy, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven commissioning leadership experience on power generation projects.
• Direct experience with utility‑scale Solar PV commissioning.
• Experience with BESS commissioning is strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating with EPC Contractors, OEMs, utilities, and AHJs.
• Strong knowledge of SAT, FAT, energization readiness, system turnover, and performance testing.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements, commissioning documentation, and field execution processes.

• Utility‑scale renewable energy projects.
• Solar PV + BESS integrated projects.
• Owner’s Engineer, EPC, commissioning contractor, or technical advisory experience.
• Experience supporting energization, grid connection, and final performance testing.