Job Description

BESS COMMISSIONING MANAGER- RCO

Job Description:

Work on one of the world’s largest Battery Energy Storage System Developers, for the client as their Commissioning Manager-Analytics. The primary roles are to conduct plant testing, performance testing, ISO/GIA/PPA Testing and startup of a Battery Energy Storage System and Solar Coupled Power systems. To act as the Owner’s representative to oversee aspects of the energy storage system including: compliance, status reporting, safety, startup, commissioning, and testing. Employees in this role manage and report on commissioning, and performance testing work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.

Location:

The position involves occasional travel within the United States to project locations for testing purposes, with an estimated travel frequency of up to 25%. The remaining work is primarily remote, focused on providing support through SCADA monitoring.

Reports To:

Client Senior Cx Project Manager

Preferred Background:

Engineering or professional electrical career in power systems construction and startup with min 100MW-hr or 5 EA energy storage systems and commissioning. A background with BESS is required. Experience with SCADA is preferred.

Required Skill Sets:

• Battery Energy Storage Systems installation and startup

• Must have a thorough understanding of the technical, performance, and integration of Li-Ion batteries as part of ESS

• Commissioning process creation

• Understanding of containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers, combiners

• Thorough understanding of DC systems (0-2,000Vdc) and AC systems (480V-34.5kV)

• Experience with control and SCADA systems and troubleshooting

• Organizations skills

• Computer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint

• Communication to third parties and executives

• Ability to effectively organize and strategize schedules and plans.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in safety program and audits

• Support PPA Testing with Customer

• Support GIA Testing with TO

• Support ISO testing

Job Description BESS CX Manager - RCO 05/21/2024

• Manage test energy forecast with the customer

• Support ICCP IT SCADA Team and SCADA PM/Lead with functional checks

• Work with SCADA Integrator and Execution Commissioning Project manager to develop a Commissioning schedule based on Mechanical completion

• Work with SCADA integrator and Commissioning Manger to execute site acceptance testing.

• Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout with ROCC alarm checks/PGD

• Perform OEM Testing

• Perform Plant Balancing

• Perform Capacity Testing

• Perform notification of AVR/AGC and support

• Review performance data for deficiencies

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded HMI controls

• Prolonged periods of screen time and sitting

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle for purposes of commuting between 2 working locations