Published: July 29, 2024 - The Commissioning Manager is responsible for evaluating systems and providing technical expertise during construction, commissioning, and hand-off to owners, along with frequent national travel to job sites. This role includes start-up commissioning, troubleshooting energy storage systems, conducting periodic construction inspections, creating report summaries, performing basic O&M, and warranty work, remotely monitoring systems, analyzing data, and working with field teams to address quality issues. The manager also communicates with project stakeholders, contributes to the Project Execution Plan (PEP), identifies root causes of nonconformances, and provides feedback for future project improvements.
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1. Commissioning Manager, EcoPower Solutions, Arlington, TX
Job Summary:
- Early commissioning and startup input into project scopes and designs e.g. early consideration of functional systemization and tie-in requirements.
- Develops and manages the commissioning plan.
- Ensure client and contractor resource requirements are understood and available on time.
- Ensure completion and handover processes are in place and are robust.
- Ensure the early development and population of system handover packs.
- Ensure equipment preservation requirements are de are sufficiently well defined in the individual project scopes.
- Ensure commissioning quality requirements are sufficiently well defined in the individual project scopes.
- Oversee all commissioning activities ensuring that they are executed in line with the requirements of the project scope of work
- Plan and manage the start-up of the facilities and the ultimate handover to the Operations Team.
- Works closely with operations, planning functions, project services, etc to agree and validate shutdown durations, timing and tie-in requirements of projects.
- Signs-off handover packs (from construction and to operations).
- Ensures packs are complete and engineering drawings as red-lines/up to date as required.
- Supports operational readiness – e.g. ensures operating procedures are available/approved/etc.
Skills on Resume:
- Commissioning Plan Development and Management (Hard Skills)
- Early Project Scope and Design Input (Hard Skills)
- Resource Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Handover Process Management (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Preservation and Quality Requirements (Hard Skills)
- Commissioning Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Start-up and Handover Planning (Hard Skills)
- Collaboration and Documentation (Soft Skills)
2. Senior Commissioning Manager, GreenTech Energy, Boulder, CO
Job Summary:
- Support the Project Engineer by contributing to the implementation of an adequate and effective technical solution.
- Provide a valid and effective technological Competence in core Subsystems Analysis
- Ensure the identification, management and fulfillment of Overall System Requirements for the entire life cycle of the project (Design and Testing)
- Guarantee the identification, management and resolution of the interfaces among the subsystems
- Assure the continuous updating of the design STD following the technology innovation
- Guarantee the proper and effective management of System Architecture, Board Functionalities and Vehicle Integration
- Work with Performance engineering to transition the project from Cx to performance testing.
- Travel to sites as necessary to personally manage Cx when necessary.
- Guide CMs, field Cx staff, or subs in troubleshooting inverters, trackers, SCADA, combiner boxes, transformers, communications, POA, Met stations, soiling stations, control building alarms, substation, and ground faults.
- Support project teams in achieving ISO milestones (CAISO buckets, etc.)
- Guarantee an effective and efficient preparation and execution of factory and Site Tests to verify and validate System Architecture, main System Functions and Vehicle Integration, Interfaces and Operating Scenarios
Skills on Resume:
- Technical Solution Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Subsystem Analysis and Integration (Hard Skills)
- System Requirements Management (Hard Skills)
- System Architecture Management (Hard Skills)
- Performance Engineering Collaboration (Hard Skills)
- Technical Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- ISO Milestone Achievement (Hard Skills)
- Factory and Site Test Preparation (Hard Skills)
3. Commissioning Manager, WindStream Renewables, Rochester, NY
Job Summary:
- Live Signal Energy’s core principles are to achieve the preferred selection by customers by continually improving processes, products and services to ensure Signal Energy consistently meets or exceeds customer requirements.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including Signal DG colleagues from all departments, clients, sub-contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Review commissioning requirements in upstream contract language from Signal DG’s clients for problematic requirements and consistency with Signal DG’s internal commissioning standards.
- Work with estimating and project management groups to ensure commissioning requirements are adequately planned (schedule) and budgeted for at the proposal stage.
- Serve as the commissioning subject matter expert for Signal DG supporting Project Engineers, Project Managers, and other team members.
- Communicate Signal DG commissioning practices clearly and effectively to outside parties including clients, AHJs, and sub-contractors.
- Continue to develop and maintain commissioning documentation including a commissioning plan template and commissioning forms.
- Integrate Cx procedures and documentation with Procore to improve the efficiency of processes and ensure proper archival of Cx documentation.
- Review, correct and answer the Owner’s comments related to commissioning
- Prepare and approve checklists for commissioning tests
- Coordinate with Safety in preparation of SOPs for energized tasks
Skills on Resume:
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Commissioning Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Contract Review (Hard Skills)
- Project Planning and Budgeting (Hard Skills)
- Documentation Development (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Checklist Preparation and Approval (Hard Skills)
- Safety Coordination (Hard Skills)
4. Commissioning Manager, SolarWave Industries, Tempe, AZ
Job Summary:
- Review forecasted Commissioning schedules in coordination with PMs.
- Assist project engineers in developing project-specific Cx plans from templates.
- Assist project teams with scoping of Cx activities to appropriate sub-contractors.
- Interface and coordinate with suppliers, including review of test plans, bill of material, factory testing, and schedule collaboration during commissioning.
- Work with Project Engineers to review all Cx documentation submitted by sub-contractors and resolve any issues.
- Work with project engineers to ensure each project's Cx requirements are met and all Cx activities and test results are properly documented.
- Work with quality control to ensure smooth handoff from quality to Cx
- Manage field Cx staff on projects that have dedicated internal field Cx personnel.
- Assist CMs and PMs in managing subs with Cx scope to ensure Cx is completed on schedule.
- Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using it for the benefit of3rd parties.
- Work in the global environment to maintain and update standards and latest practices.
Skills on Resume:
- Project Coordination and Management (Hard Skills)
- Technical Documentation Review (Hard Skills)
- Supplier and Sub-contractor Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Quality Control and Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Field Management and Supervision (Hard Skills)
- Confidentiality and Data Protection (Soft Skills)
- Global Standards and Best Practices (Hard Skills)
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
5. Commissioning Manager, HydroMax Solutions, Madison, WI
Job Summary:
- Implement the department's Site Safety program, including regular review of safety training & qualification of personnel working at contract job sites, tracking safety statistics, investigating Near Miss and Safety Incidents, and promoting & sustaining a culture of Zero Incident /Zero Lost Workdays.
- Support the estimation process with inputs needed to assemble the cost and schedule requirements associated with both Cold and Hot Commissioning activities needed to meet contract bid proposals undertaken by the Business Unit.
- Ensure Mitsubishi Site Teams engaged in Commissioning Services are properly trained and staffed to provide essential Technical Field Advisory (TFA) services needed
- Ensure the Owner, EPC, or General Contractor assigned to lead Commissioning Work properly starts, commissions and tests the supplied equipment
- Supervise and lead personnel assigned to work within the commissioning group.
- Collect, analyze and maintain accurate and complete Commissioning Records and supporting documentation for each project.
- Identify, manage and maintain the human and material resources necessary to successfully support all phases of project commissioning.
- Actively support the review and closeout of SARs/PARs, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and associated Corrective Action Recommendations (CARs) associated with equipment and system commissioning work.
- Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers.
- Develop and maintain resource/staffing models to meet forecasted project support requirements based on major equipment delivery contracts.
- Serve as the Configuration Control Manager for all Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) released to the business associated with the planning and execution of the Commissioning activities.
Skills on Resume:
- Site Safety Program Management (Hard Skills)
- Cost and Schedule Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Technical Field Advisory (TFA) Services (Hard Skills)
- Commissioning and Testing Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Leadership and Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Commissioning Records Management (Hard Skills)
- Resource and Staffing Management (Hard Skills)
- Technical Presentation and Communication (Soft Skills)
6. Commissioning Manager, TerraVolt Systems, Eugene, OR
Job Summary:
- Represent the Commissioning group in project meetings and achieve successful completion of assigned work responsibilities on time, within budget, schedule, and contract performance requirements.
- Develop training plans for new commissioning engineers
- Develop Direct Reports within the personnel performance, incentive, and promotion systems.
- Support Product Line Manager(s) with the development of Constructability and Cost Reduction ideas.
- Comply with all EHS policies and procedures, including reporting unsafe activities to EHS & HR.
- Communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels.
- Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors direct and indirect reports.
- Develops and maintains strong customer-focused relationships with all stakeholders.
- Values and models the solution provider and profitability culture.
Skills on Resume:
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Training and Development (Hard Skills)
- Leadership and Mentorship (Soft Skills)
- Constructability and Cost Management (Hard Skills)
- Compliance and Safety (Hard Skills)
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Integrity and Professionalism (Soft Skills)
- Customer Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
7. Commissioning Manager, ClearSky Technologies, Durham, NC
Job Summary:
- Reviews overall concept design, detailed layout and DC electrical design.
- Reviews overall substation concept design and works with substation and PV engineers to coordinate the flow of information and optimize design details.
- Participates in estimates to secure new work including in renewable energy.
- Assist with performing concept designs for feasibility and tendering in pre-contract stages and detailed design in the execution phase.
- Reviews and understands the contract and subcontracts, including understanding risk and risk mitigation plans.
- Manage design development with external design consultants as well as the commissioning program.
- Assist with troubleshooting during PV and HV testing and performance testing during commissioning.
- Works with local utilities and grid operators with the development of connection and energization documentation.
- Assist with the development of manuals and commissioning plans documentation.
- Attend site walks, commissioning kick-off meetings and training sessions, and provide technical assistance during project execution
- Assist with project administration correspondence and comply with documentation requirements relevant to solar farm installation and construction projects.
Skills on Resume:
- Concept Design and Layout Review (Hard Skills)
- Coordination and Optimization (Soft Skills)
- Feasibility and Tendering (Hard Skills)
- Contract and Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- Design Management and Consultant Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Troubleshooting and Testing (Hard Skills)
- Documentation and Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Project Administration and Technical Assistance (Soft Skills)
8. Commissioning Manager, EnergyFlow Services, Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Summary:
- Frequent national travel to job sites to evaluate systems and provide technical expertise to Teams during construction, commissioning and hand-off to owners
- Project stakeholder communication
- Responsible for start-up commissioning and troubleshooting of energy storage systems
- Conduct periodic construction inspections and create report summaries
- Perform basic O&M and basic warranty work
- Provide work plans for warranty work when the situation requires it
- Remotely monitor systems and analyze data to find a problem
- Work with field teams to create and implement solutions to quality issues
- Provide feedback and lessons learned to various team members for improvement on future projects
- Identifies and discerns root causes associated with nonconformances and reports to the project team.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP)
Skills on Resume:
- Technical Expertise in Energy Storage Systems (Hard Skills)
- Project Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)
- Construction Inspection and Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Remote System Monitoring and Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Field Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Feedback and Continuous Improvement (Soft Skills)
- Project Execution Plan (PEP) Development (Hard Skills)