Sr. Commissioning Technician

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Position Title: Sr. Commissioning Technician
Department: Commissioning
Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 + annual bonus (range varies by location)
Reports To: Commissioning Manager
Location: United States

About the Role:

The Sr. Commissioning Technician will be an integral part of the commissioning team, with their main responsibility being to work with and support the commissioning engineer and their manager in the commissioning of BESS sites. The successful candidate must be able and willing to travel and complete tasks at various project sites throughout the country and, on occasion, internationally. Experience with BESS or renewable power generation equipment in a commissioning or service environment is required. This role is expected to spend over 75% of their time at project sites in Texas, Arizona, California, and others as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Commission BESS sites using CSI Energy Storage’s Solbank Storage Power Block as part of a commissioning team

• Perform tasks assigned by the commissioning manager and engineer, such as safety system checks, installation inspections, and functional tests

• Support the commissioning of the overall control system by testing the network connectivity of all field devices and performing point-to-point tests

• Perform daily routine tasks such as executing commissioning checklists, reviewing and updating the issues list, and helping to monitor the performance of commissioned assets

• Provide on-site diagnostic, troubleshooting, and hands-on support

• Supervise subcontractors on-site where required

• Assist with the completion of testing documentation and preparation of test reports in a timely manner

• Ensure proper LOTO and switching procedures are observed as required

• Support client and operation and maintenance contractor training during and after commissioning

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational background in Engineering or a related field

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in commissioning and/or systems engineering within the renewable energy sector

• Hands-on experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems

• Previous experience with a CMMS software program preferred

• Hands-on experience in system engineering and a solid understanding of related regulatory standards, including NEC/UL code compliance

• Proficient in MV Electrical Installations, Ampacity Calculations, Short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Grounding per IEEE80, and other relevant design topics

• Excellent time management skills; able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently

e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans. 

This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. 

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