Commissioning Engineering Associate BESS
Description
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Summary:
The Commissioning Engineering Associate – BESS position will manage activities required for commissioning/start-up and warranty requirements for utility battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities.
Requirements:
- Manages and oversees the site commissioning personnel, ensures construction testing and QA documentation is available and assembled into the turn-over document books for the client.
- Tracks site commissioning activities and reports to supervisor and client.
- Supports and ensures the safe energization of electrical equipment as per energization procedure.
- Works with discipline engineers to identify and coordinate interconnection, documentation and coordination requirements pre and post construction.
- Supports site turnover and O&M documentation.
- Manages and organizes the site commissioning managers’ tasks, deliverables, and activities.
- Coordinates onsite plant commissioning and performance testing.
- Coordinates and works with site commissioning personnel in establishment of the Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensures compliance with its provisions.
- Works with the Construction Manager or their designee to jointly develop the Punch List prior to release of the system/equipment to Commissioning.
- Manages the activities related to implementing project specific commissioning plan and coordinates pre-commissioning activities handover documents.
- Interfaces with the Owner’s Operations Department to schedule O&M training. Support the field Electrical, Mechanical, Instrument/Controls, SCADA Commissioning Specialists, and Vendor representatives in the scheduling, supervision, and performance of all commissioning, testing activities, and documentation.
- Supports Warranty requests for completed project sites.
- Operates Company vehicle to oversee site operations.
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Presents, supports and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
- Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.
- Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
- 2 or more years' experience with electrical utility scale commissioning personnel and activities preferred.
- 1 or more years' experience with battery storage utility scale commissioning preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically 51-75% required.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
- Understand and implement safety requirements as outlined by NFPA 70E.
- Outage planning and coordination review and oversight as outlined in NFPA 70E.
- Ability to work extended hours and travel at short notice.
- Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organization requirements is preferred.
- Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale Battery Energy Storage Systems is preferred.
- Ability to interpret and integrate contact documents.
- Ability to read and understand SLD, technical drawings and installation manuals.
- Ability to assist in the development and interpretation of project schedules.
- Ability to communicate both internally and externally with both personnel and clients.
- Intermediate level of knowledge in:
- Underground and overhead distribution design; transmission systems and design; single and three phase electrical design.
- DC systems architecture and testing.
- Field construction, commissioning, and startup experience preferred.
- National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, NESC, NFPA 70E, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.
- NETA and IEEE standards as related to utility scale battery energy storage facilities. EMS systems, BMS systems, Inverters, Medium Voltage Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and BESS specific component testing is preferred.
- Organization, planning, decision making, problem analyses, and leadership.
- Commercial performance of Battery Storage System.
- Utility scale battery energy storage facility testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States is preferred.
- Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, continuous improvement, prioritization, and teamwork.
Anticipated base salary range: $73,000 -$86,000
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.
RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision effective date of hire
- Basic Life and Dependent Life
- Short and Long Term Disability
- RRSP with 6% company match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Tuition and Green Car reimbursement
- Volunteer and Charity Matching
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
- Wellness Reimbursement $680 CAD annually
Physical requirements and environment:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rarely: Crouching and kneeling required
Occasionally: Climbing, gripping, handling, pinching, repetitive motion, sitting, and stooping; pulling, pushing, and lifting 5 to 15 lbs. required.
Frequently: Carrying 5 to 15 lbs., standing, and walking required.
Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, and vision required.
Rarely exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, wet climates, and vibration in the working environment.
Occasionally exposed to humidity in the working environment.
Frequently exposed to noise and hazards in the working environment.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation as a condition of employment.
RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Must be able to pass a Canadian Abstract Process Review.
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