Substation Commissioning Manager

Opportunity Overview

Substation Commissioning Manager of Renewable Energy. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2).

Location:

We will provide the onsite location  diem available.

Reports To:

Project Manager / Commissioning Director

• Execution of assigned renewable power plant projects and teams as it relates to commissioning, start up and operational turnover.
• Ensure assigned projects’ commissioning activities 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 in relation to site commissioning and startup.
• Ensure project reliability at operational turnover with plants exhibiting minimal lost time in initial operation.
• Comply with all project contractual documents, including Power Purchase Agreement and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement deliverables with local utility.
• Ensure transmission operators and independent service operators interface to achieve project energization dates.
• Manage client’s onsite commissioning personnel.
• Work with the project’s designated safety, engineering, and quality control parties.

• Electrical construction and commissioning knowledge, including NEC and NFPA.
• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with E&I controls and instrumentation installation, startup and troubleshooting.
• Experience with protection and controls implementation and troubleshooting.
• Experience reviewing drawings, quality control inspection, and progress reporting.
• Proficiency with Outlook, PDF editing, Word, and Excel (complex spreadsheets), document control systems and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing third parties and suppliers.
• Experience managing direct report team members.
• Understanding of scheduling and planning.
• 6+ years of experience in on‑site project support for renewable power generation project construction, startup and commissioning.
• Minimum 3 years working for an EPC in renewable power generation project construction, startup and commissioning.
• Track record and ability to work with engineering personnel on technical issues.

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Paid Vacations for qualifying positions.

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr.