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Summary
The Key Commissioning Technician should support, define, and organize the start-up, testing, and commissioning activities for multiple solar PV projects. This individual will work to ensure all job tasks related to plant start-up and commissioning are planned for and completed within pre-established schedules. This individual will be required to secure and maintain strong working relationships with our client's corporate support functions, along with various contractors and key equipment vendors. The Key Commissioning Technician will also have a strong knowledge of utility interconnection and commissioning requirements, as well as foster a strong working relationship with utility counterparts. Additionally, the commissioning process should be standardized as much as possible through formalized procedures and documentation.
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary
The Key Commissioning Technician should support, define, and organize the start-up, testing, and commissioning activities for multiple solar PV projects. This individual will work to ensure all job tasks related to plant start-up and commissioning are planned for and completed within pre-established schedules. This individual will be required to secure and maintain strong working relationships with our client's corporate support functions, along with various contractors and key equipment vendors. The Key Commissioning Technician will also have a strong knowledge of utility interconnection and commissioning requirements, as well as foster a strong working relationship with utility counterparts. Additionally, the commissioning process should be standardized as much as possible through formalized procedures and documentation.
Essential Functions
* A belief that all projects can be completed with ZERO injuries and the safety of our employees, subs, and owners is top priority.
* Define the plant start-up, testing and commissioning standard procedures, according to our EPC agreement including but not limited to local standards, OEM requirements, Design requirements, Utility requirements, and in collaboration with our safety manager.
* Ensures that plant start-up, testing, and commissioning procedures are executed in a standardized method, and observations/results are formally documented in a consistent format.
* Develop incremental commissioning strategies to support schedule needs if necessary.
* Start-up and commission responsibilities will at a minimum apply to the following facilities/equipment within a solar PV plant: Inverters, Solar trackers, SCADA including all metering and TELCO systems, MV equipment including cabling and connections, Combiner, Reclosure (breaker and other protection equipment), Load Banking as needed, O&M Building, Collection system, Step-substation, and Transmission Line.
* Creates standard tools to be used to gather, track, and assess information collected during plant start-up and commissioning activities.
* Support QAQC program by providing verified test reports and documentation in a timely manner.
* Publishes original materials and continually enhances documentation surrounding the processes, procedures, responsibility matrix, and tools to be used during a project’s start-up, testing, and commissioning phases.
* Comprehends and ensures compliance with applicable environmental, interconnection, transmission operator, client rules, regulations, and standards. Capable of understanding and complying with the contractual terms outlined in various agreements and contracts.
* Tracks multiple work task schedules, provides schedule progression updates, and proactively identifies schedule constraints.
* Coordinates efforts of various stakeholders needed to work collaboratively on plant start-up and commission activities (internal resources, key equipment vendors, PV Plant contractor(s), and Substation EPC contractor).
* Drafts and prepares various forms of written communications to project management, subcontractors, and client technical support personnel.
* Coordinates meetings and presents reports to various Project Delivery and subcontractor team members regarding status and progress of project start-up and commission activities.
* Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving.
* Conduct other duties as required.
Requirements
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. This position is performed in outside weather conditions and in an office environment.
Physical Demands
* Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
* Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
* PPE personal protective equipment usage is required (including but not limited to hard hat, arc flash protection, safety glasses, hearing protection).
* Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day as well as working at heights on a regular basis.
* Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, 40 hours per week and will likely require longer hours and frequent weekend work.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel is to be expected.
Required Education And Experience
* Possess strong electrical and communication skills/experience
* Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermography
* Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
* Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
* Proficiency with MS Office Suite
* Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software
* Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
* OSHA 10 Certified
* Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
* Journeyman Electrical Licensure
* Strong understanding of NEC Code
* 3+ years of experience with operations of SCADA, DAS, and UPS system
* Electrical Inspection, IV Curving Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
* Experience in all aspects of PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
* Experience working on solar construction
* OSHA 30 Certified
Novel Energy Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Salary Description
$125,000
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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