Senior Commissioning Specialist II (SCS2)

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Title: Sr. Commissioning Specialist II

Location: Project location
Department: Commissioning
Reports To: Commissioning Manager
Status: Full-Time

FSLA: Exempt
 

Job Summary

The Senior Commissioning Specialist II (SCS2) provides technical leadership for commissioning activities on utility-scale Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), collection systems, associated substations, and related electrical infrastructure. The position leads commissioning teams, coordinates with engineering, construction, relay, SCADA, owners, and vendors, and supports the safe energization and turnover of project facilities.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for assigned systems and project scopes.
• Promote and enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, company safety requirements, and LOTO compliance.
• Plan and lead commissioning walkdowns, equipment inspections, and functional testing.
• Review commissioning documentation, reports, punch lists, and turnover packages.
• Review and approve Method of Procedure (MOP) documents prepared by Commissioning Specialists.
• Coordinate switching activities with utilities, owners, engineering, relay, and SCADA personnel.
• Support commissioning of utility substations and associated collection systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Commissioning Specialists and Apprentices.
• Coordinate vendor testing, OEM activities, and owner witness testing.
• Support data center commissioning activities and transmission coordination when assigned.
• Travel as required and perform other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 6 years of electrical construction, testing, or commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, collection systems, and substations.
• Experience with switching procedures, energization planning, and MOP development.
• Working knowledge of data center commissioning and transmission coordination.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, protection drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 100%.

Authority

• Lead commissioning teams and assigned project scopes.
• Review and approve CS3 MOPs.
• Lead field implementation of LOTO procedures.
• Coordinate switching activities within assigned authority.
• Stop work for unsafe conditions or technical concerns.

Career Progression

Next Position: Senior Commissioning Specialist I (SCS1)

• Demonstrate advanced technical leadership.
• Lead complex substation energizations.
• Develop department procedures and standards.
• Expand knowledge of thermal generation and generator commissioning.
• Complete SCS2 checkout requirements.

Success in This Position

• Leads projects safely and professionally.
• Provides sound technical guidance to project teams.
• Produces high-quality commissioning documentation.
• Builds positive relationships with owners, utilities, and vendors.
• Demonstrates readiness for SCS1 responsibilities.
• Represents Saulsbury & Commissioning department professionally.