Utility-Scale BESS Commissioning & Performance Manager (Owners Representative)

Utility-Scale BESS Commissioning & Performance Manager (Owner's Representative) Step into a role where your decisions shape the reliability of grid-scale energy storage. As the Owner's Representative for commissioning and analytics, you'll guide utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and solar-coupled assets from mechanical completion to fully verified operation—ensuring compliance, safety, performance, and seamless market integration. A day in the life Your morning begins remotely, scanning SCADA dashboards and performance trends to spot early signals—then turning insights into clear actions for contractors and OEMs. Mid-day, you're coordinating

ISO/GIA/PPA

test windows, validating ICCP points with

IT/SCADA

teams, and aligning the commissioning schedule to site mechanical completion. When you're on-site (traveling up to 25%), you're executing site acceptance testing shoulder-to-shoulder with the SCADA Integrator and the Commissioning Manager, walking systems, confirming safety, and closing out punch items. You end the day documenting results, updating stakeholders, and planning the next sequence of tests. What you will deliver Serve as the Owner's representative for compliance, safety, commissioning, and testing activities. Lead and report on commissioning and performance testing executed by contractors and vendors. Support ISO testing, GIA testing with the Transmission Owner, and PPA testing with the Customer. Manage the test energy forecast with the customer. Support the

ICCP IT SCADA

Team and SCADA PM/Lead with functional checks. Develop a commissioning schedule based on mechanical completion with the SCADA Integrator and the Execution Commissioning Project Manager. Execute site acceptance testing with the SCADA Integrator and Commissioning Manager. Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout with ROCC alarm checks/PGD. Perform OEM testing, plant balancing, and capacity testing. Perform notification of AVR/AGC and provide related support. Review performance data for deficiencies and drive corrective actions. Participate in safety programs and audits. Background that sets you up for success Engineering or professional electrical background in power systems construction and startup. Experience commissioning at least 100MW-hr or 5 EA energy storage systems (BESS background required). Experience with SCADA preferred. Technical skills you bring BESS installation and startup expertise. Deep understanding of Li-ion batteries within an ESS and their performance/integration. Commissioning process creation and execution. Knowledge of containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers, and combiners. Strong DC knowledge (0-2,000 Vdc) and AC knowledge (480 V-34.5 kV). Controls and SCADA systems experience, including troubleshooting. Strong organizational capabilities; adept with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Clear communicator with third parties and executives; able to organize and strategize schedules and plans. Reporting and work style Reports to: Client Senior Cx Project Manager Location & travel: Primarily remote with SCADA monitoring support; travel within the United States for testing up to 25%. Physical requirements Ability to discern color for color‑coded HMI controls. Comfort with prolonged screen time and sitting. Ability to operate a motor vehicle to commute between two working locations.