Commissioning Superintendent

Summary: 

The Superintendent - Commissioning is a crucial part of the successful completion of a project. This position leads the start-up, commissioning, performance testing, and troubleshooting activities at utility-scale renewable projects. 

Requirements:   

• Leads and coordinates Commissioning Engineers, Technicians, Vendor Representatives, and Contractors on-site in completing all required commissioning testing for a project.
• Works with Project Manager and Construction Manager to verify all test prerequisites are met before the scheduled testing, ensure all necessary resources are on-site to complete testing as designed, and jointly develop Punch List before systems are turned over to commissioning.
• Observes testing in the field, ensuring all safety and work processes are followed. Answers any questions testing personnel have during the performance of tests.
• Reviews all test result documentation for accuracy, completeness, and passing criteria.
• Leads troubleshooting efforts to determine the cause of failed tests or site underperformance.
• Organizes site turnover and O&M documentation.
• Assists in establishing the project Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensuring compliance with its provisions.
• Interfaces with the Owner’s Operations Department to schedule O&M training.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Leads meetings.
• Participates in template and procedure development.
• Trains testing personnel on test equipment usage and standard work instructions.

Safety:

• 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.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.  Reports
• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
• Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.  Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Leadership:

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
  • Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
  • Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
  • Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Highschool/GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• 4+ years of testing and commissioning electrical systems, preferably on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects is required.
• Ability to travel 75-100%.
• A valid drivers license is required.
• Advanced
  • Underground and overhead distribution testing; transmission systems testing; single and three-phase electrical testing
  • DC systems architecture and testing
  • Utility-scale solar power plant design, operation, and testing
  • HV and MV switching operations
  • Lockout/Tagout programs and safe practices when working on energized equipment
• Intermediate
  • Relevant codes and standards associated with the testing and design of electrical systems, including NETA, IEEE, NFPA 70E
  • Field construction, commissioning, and start-up of renewable power plants
  • Planning, supervising, staffing, and directing daily work
  • Technical specifications and contractual documents
• Beginner
  • SCADA control systems
  • Operations and maintenance
  • Root cause analysis
  • Microprocessor-based relay testing and programming
  • Project execution, budgeting, and schedule
• Oral & written skills
  • Technical writing skills
  • Ability to communicate issues to peers and superiors
  • Effective information transfer between contractors, clients, team members, and vendors
  • Clear and concise writing
  • Strong interpersonal and team skills
  • Ability to work independently and maintain a schedule for key deliverables
• Functional competencies include accountability, prioritization, system thinking, collaboration, and attention to detail

Anticipated base salary range:  $120,000 - $150,000

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, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement 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

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: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 50-100lbs., and stooping are required. 

Occasionally: Carrying 15-30lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to vibrations in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the work environment.

Frequently exposed to hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.  Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test 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.

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