BESS Commissioning Manager #LI-RC1

This position requires 75% travel

Company Overview:

Primoris offers an efficient and collaborative approach with years of experience designing and building renewable power plants. Primoris is also unique in our ability to partner with other Primoris Business Operating Units to combine a mix of solar PV, BESS, O&M Services, renewable gas, or hydrogen service offerings. Primoris is committed to the safety of our employees, high quality workmanship and achieving operational excellence during the process of constructing your renewable energy facility.

Our renewable capabilities include:

Project Feasibility Engineering & Design Energy Modeling Pre-Construction Supply Chain Procurement Self-Perform Construction Power Delivery O&M Services

Benefits:

401k w/employer match Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans Paid time off 10 paid holidays Stock purchase plan

Job Overview:

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and executing the commissioning process for energy systems, ensuring that all quality, safety, and project standards are met. This role involves developing comprehensive commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation, as well as managing a team of 4-5 commissioning engineers and technicians throughout the commissioning phase of various projects. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily commissioning activities, conducting on-site acceptance testing, and collaborating with stakeholders to define testing protocols that align with market rules, regulatory requirements, and client contracts.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive commissioning plans, procedures, and safety documentation, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. Lead and manage on-site commissioning activities, including testing, progress updates, and daily meetings, while overseeing a team of commissioning engineers and technicians. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute testing protocols that comply with market rules, regulatory requirements, and client contracts, and participate in client discussions to review testing results and engineering status. Create and maintain professional project documentation, templates, and commissioning reports for both internal and external stakeholders. Support design reviews and provide technical expertise to engineering and estimating teams to facilitate informed project planning and execution. Organize training sessions with manufacturers and third-party trainers to ensure field staff are equipped with the necessary skills, while also mentoring and coaching field managers to enhance their commissioning capabilities. Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and rental vendors to secure the necessary test units and equipment for project needs. Drive continuous improvement by developing problem-solving procedures and capturing technical knowledge to support effective resolution of customer inquiries and operational challenges.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) preferred. Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is highly desirable. A minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in a Commissioning Manager role. Proven track record in leading and managing on-site commissioning activities within the renewable energy sector. Demonstrated experience in supervising and mentoring a team of 4-5 commissioning engineers. Strong background in collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Pay Equity

$135,000 - $165,000 

Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of Primoris Renewable Energy.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.