General Engineering Technician / Technologist
About The Position
This role demonstrates advanced technical expertise in automation systems supporting commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure, such as BESS, substations, and generation assets. The position involves applying specialized knowledge to ensure safe and efficient commissioning and system turnover, including managing costs and field resources. It also supports the development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and automation test protocols, and involves preparing and delivering technical briefings and readiness reviews to project leadership and cross-functional teams. A strong working knowledge of industry standards, commissioning practices, and operational requirements is essential. The role requires interpreting and anticipating project risks, integration issues, and system performance gaps, and providing solutions to enhance reliability and operability. Collaboration with various departments and OEMs is key to ensuring compliance, developing corrective action plans, and supporting operator training. The position serves as a technical lead for commissioning-related automation standards, including control system configuration, logic validation, alarm management, and SCADA integration. Additionally, it supports cybersecurity initiatives, control system patching, and hardware lifecycle management during commissioning and operational transition. The role also contributes to the Approved Manufacturer List (AML) by validating automation equipment performance and compatibility, and provides field troubleshooting and real-time support for PLC/DCS/HMI-related issues. Continuous improvement of commissioning processes is a core expectation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, commissioning, or industrial automation
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the top priority, especially during energization and high-risk commissioning activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard field reporting tools
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise automation systems (e.g., AssetCentre or equivalents) for configuration management, backups, version control, and compliance
- Solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Solid understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Solid understanding of SCADA systems and HMI interfaces
- Solid understanding of Communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc., as applicable)
- Experience supporting commissioning workflows, including system turnover packages, redline validation, and documentation tracking
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates advanced technical expertise in automation systems supporting commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure (e.g., BESS, substations, generation assets)
- Applies specialized knowledge to support safe, efficient commissioning and system turnover, including coordination of FAT/SAT activities, systemization, and punch-list closure, while managing costs and field resources
- Supports development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and automation test protocols
- Prepares and delivers technical briefings, commissioning readiness reviews, and post-event summaries to project leadership and cross-functional teams
- Maintains strong working knowledge of industry standards (NFPA 70E, IEEE, NERC where applicable), commissioning practices, and operational requirements
- Interprets and anticipates project risks, integration issues, and system performance gaps, providing solutions to improve reliability, commissioning efficiency, and long-term operability
- Collaborates with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEMs to ensure compliance with design and operational requirements, develop corrective action plans, and support operator training and knowledge transfer
- Serves as a technical lead and custodian for commissioning-related automation standards, including control system configuration requirements, startup and shutdown logic validation, alarm management and SCADA integration, and documentation and turnover packages
- Supports cybersecurity initiatives, control system patching, and hardware lifecycle/refresh activities during commissioning and operational transition
- Contributes to the Approved Manufacturer List (AML) by validating automation equipment performance, compatibility, and field lessons learned
- Provides field troubleshooting and real-time support for PLC/DCS/HMI-related issues during energization and startup
- Drives continuous improvement across commissioning processes, incorporating lessons learned into future projects
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
