14433 – Commissioning Manager, Substations/BESS (remote option) – Juno Beach, FL
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions
Work Setting: US Travel and stay at project locations for duration of Cx. Travel up to 75%. Other work is remote in supporting teams in remote SCADA monitoring and Commissioning portfolio management.
Only candidates able to relocate as required should apply to avoid removal from future consideration.
Our Client is hiring a Commissioning Manager, Substations/BESS (remote)
18837
Required:
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems installation and startup
• Experience with technical, performance, and integration of Li-Ion batteries as part of ESS
• Experience with commissioning process creation
• Experience with substation testing and startup
• Experience with protection and controls implementation and troubleshooting
• Experience with containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers and combiners
• Experience with quality control inspections and punch-list management
• Experience with DC systems (0-2,000Vdc) and AC systems (480V-34.5kV)
• Experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial electronic equipment (protection relays, inverters, BMS, etc.)
• Experience with control and SCADA systems and troubleshooting
• Experience with MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience with schedule and planning
• Experience with Electrical Code, means and methods
Preferred:
• Experience in power systems commissioning with min 100MW-hr or 5 EA energy storage systems and commissioning
• Experience with BESS
• Experience with SCADA
Responsibilities:
• Oversee EPC and OEM commissioning activities including installation quality, compliance with procedures, system walkdowns, mechanical completion, and punch‑list management.
• Lead energization and testing phases by creating energization plans, managing pre‑energization activities, and directing substation testing, metering testing, and full system startup.
• Manage ISO/GIA/PPA performance testing by interpreting contractual requirements, developing complete testing plans, and coordinating all internal and external stakeholders for test execution.
• Serve as the Owner’s on‑site representative, ensuring safety, quality control, schedule adherence, and accurate reporting across all commissioning and turnover activities.
• Troubleshoot commissioning anomalies as the primary SME, including issues related to BESS, SCADA, protection & controls, PLCs, relays, inverters, and BMS systems.
• Report progress to senior leadership through daily/weekly/monthly updates, KPIs, recovery plans, and documentation required for project closeout.
• Coordinate cross‑functional alignment with Engineering, Business Management, and Commissioning teams to ensure all technical, contractual, and performance deliverables are met.
• Must be able to see color for wiring identification, stand for prolonged periods with occasional kneeling or bending, walk safely across uneven terrain and varying weather conditions, operate a motor vehicle between work locations.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds at a time.
Please see below some more positions you may be interested in:
18938
Commissioning Manager, Substations/BESS (onsite)
Required:
• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client’s site in Juno Beach, FL (required);
• Experience with electrical construction and commissioning means and methods knowledge including NEC and NFPA
• Experience with supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration and troubleshooting
• Experience with E&I controls and instrumentation installation, startup and troubleshooting
• Experience with protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting
• Experience with Drawing review quality control inspection
• Experience with Progress reporting
• Experience with Outlook, PDF edit Word, Excel, document control systems and PowerPoint
• Experience with management of third parties and suppliers
• Experience with management of direct report team members
• Experience with schedule and planning
Preferred:
• Experience in on-site project support for renewable power generation project construction start up and commissioning (5+ years)
• Experience working for an EPC in renewable power generation project construction start up and commissioning (3 years)
• Experience with quality, execution, and safety
• Experience in interacting with engineering personnel on highly technical issues, constructability, schedule, and cost issues as well
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for ensuring commissioning activities for assigned projects are performed with high quality and adhering to all Nextera Energy and FPL safety policies.
• Responsible for coordination and management of, EPC contractor personnel, OEM start up personnel, third party start up contractors, and operations personnel on site, as it relates to site commissioning and startup.
• Responsible for project reliability at operational turnover with plants exhibiting as little lost time as necessary in initial operation.
• Responsible for compliance with all project contractual documents to include Power Purchase Agreement and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement deliverables with local utility
• Ensure proper interface is made with Transmission Operators and Independent Service Operators to ensure project energization dates are achieved.
• Management of Client’s onsite commissioning personnel
• Interfaces with project's designated safety, engineering, and quality control parties
Why apply?
• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company;
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches;
• Enjoy our Client’s wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;
• Benefit from multiple projects extensions;
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client’s site;
• Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;
• Always get paid in full and on time.