NICX Technician (Remote)

*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:

• Interpret and Implement site specific commissioning plans and adhere to schedules. 

• Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, SCADA to ensure alignment on commissioning activities. 

• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance testing, functional testing, and reliability testing of all communications systems. 

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the commissioning process to ensure optimal performance of SCADA and site communications systems. 

• Prepare detailed commissioning reports, documenting test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken. 

• Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects. 

• Assists site commissioning personnel in establishment of the Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensuring compliance with its provisions. 

• Utility scale solar power plants testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States 

• Fiber installation and testing 

• Ethernet installation and testing 

• Serial communications installation and testing (Modbus, DNP, etc)  

• SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning  

• Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards. 

• NETA and IEEE standards as related to utility scale solar generation, ie. Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specific component testing 

• Understands the commercial performance of power plants 

• Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organization requirements a plus. 

• Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation a plus. 

• Familiarity with testing of mechanical and solid state relaying systems a plus. 

• Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, and drive 

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude. 

• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working. 

• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct at risk behaviors. 

• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures. 

• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place. 

• Ability to Utilize, inspect, and understand proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment. 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:   

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in commissioning utility-scale solar power projects. 

• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure. 

• Strong knowledge of networking and communications systems. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. 

• Ability to interpret Electrical and Mechanical Drawings/ Schematics 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations. 

Physical Demands and Environmental Condition: 

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, and variable site conditions. 

• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.  

• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception  

• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places  

• Occasional extended work hours/ potential for overnight work. 

• Potential for extended travel/ remote work  

• The noise intensity level may be high