Commissioning Project Manager (Remote)

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SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: This role involves planning, executing, and managing the commissioning process across the utility scale solar, battery energy storage, SCADA, and electrical substation projects nationwide to ensure all systems and components are installed, tested, and operated according to the contractual requirements. The Commissioning Project Manager leads the overall commissioning phase of a given project to include all contracted EPC scope of work. The Commissioning Project Manager will work closely with project execution teams, Owner's project managers, site engineers, construction and quality managers to schedule the Commissioning activities, coordinate with affected parties, ensure witness points are held for owner oversight, and deliver results that comply with the contractual requirements and ensure a smooth transition from commissioning to closeout. This role is remote with travel required within the South Central region. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description: *This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Position Responsibilities and Duties: Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to commissioning and lead the development of the associated project specific commissioning plans and procedures. Establish and execute commissioning plans and integrated commissioning schedules Host commissioning coordination meetings to drive the commissioning phase forward. Lead daily commissioning plan of day meetings during the commissioning phase. Develop and maintain the commissioning resource plan for the project. Coordinate and oversee all project commissioning activities with Owner representatives, OEM technical field advisors, 3rd party testing providers, electrical utility representatives, and internal/external project team members, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment on commissioning activities. Lead the site commissioning team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective execution of tasks. Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance testing, functional testing, and reliability testing of all solar plant systems, Substation (HV) systems, and Energy Storage (BESS) systems and ensure testing is performed in conformance with standards and specifications. Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations. Ensure that tests related to Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up, and Performance Testing activities are witnessed, data is recorded, and the required documentation handled in accordance with the requirements of the project Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the commissioning process to ensure optimal performance of the solar plant systems, the Energy Storage systems and the Substation systems. Prepare detailed commissioning reports, documenting all commissioning activities, test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken. Track and report out on commissioning progress. Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery. Support the completion of documentation for mechanical and substantial completion as well as commercial operation. Support the development of initial energization plans, switching procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit to Work, Red Rope, and System Under Test (SUT) programs Identify, analyze, and recommend corrective actions to resolve technical issues identified during commissioning or initial operation. Facilitate an organized hand-off to the Operations and Maintenance team to include training and procedures. Assist with the development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of continuous improvement initiatives. Remain current on industry best practices and work methods for testing and/or commissioning Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Utility scale solar power plants testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States Underground and overhead distribution design; transmission systems and design; single and three phase electrical design. Working knowledge of the design and operation of utility scale solar, battery energy storage, SCADA, and substations. Ability to interpret detailed design drawings, interconnection documentation, and technical requirements. Fiber installation and testing. SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning. DC systems architecture and testing.