Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician

Fervo Energy • Milford, UT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will lead field execution for commissioning substations, surface facilities, transmission interconnections, and power plant systems across Fervo Energy’s geothermal development portfolio. This hands-on role oversees contractors, commissioning timelines, documentation, and unit handovers, and contributes to safe plant startups and long-term performance. The position is based at the Cape Station facility in Milford, Utah, with some hybrid flexibility when commissioning activities are not ongoing. The role reports to the Commissioning Manager and may require extended hours during critical startup periods.

The technician coordinates internal employees, contractors, vendors, utilities, engineering, construction, and operations teams to achieve integrated system readiness. Responsibilities include leading electrical testing and startup, supporting energization and grid interconnection, resolving commissioning issues, enforcing quality and safety standards, maintaining accurate turnover documentation, and validating system performance. The role also supports root-cause investigations and continuous improvement of commissioning standards and practices.

Requirements

• Associate degree in electrical or I&C engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• At least 5 years of commissioning experience in power plants, energy, or other complex industrial facilities.
• Superior understanding of and track record in industrial safety best practices.
• Superior understanding of three-phase electrical power, VFDs, and power distribution systems.
• Proven success managing third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid teams of internal and external resources.
• Deep understanding of plant systems integration and relevant standards and regulations.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of power plant electrical systems and testing methods.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to execute concurrent commissioning scopes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and contractor coordination.
• Cooperative and collaborative mindset, with a demonstrated history of managing effective cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Strong safety leadership mindset.
• Expertise in electrical grid interconnection and testing requirements and standards.
• Advanced knowledge of power plant design and experience with geothermal or utility-scale power generation facility operations and maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of asset condition monitoring technologies, or willingness to acquire them, including relevant certifications.
• Strong familiarity with commissioning frameworks such as NETA ATS & ECS and ASHRAE, and structured document turnover systems.
• Project management, commissioning, or O&M certifications such as PMP, CxA, CMRP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning activities for geothermal production facilities, substations, transmission interconnections, and power plant systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely energization and turnover.
• Coordinate internal team members, contractors, specialized vendors, and O&M technicians to achieve integrated system readiness.
• Coordinate commissioning scopes across engineering, construction, ORC providers, vendors, utilities, and O&M teams through daily field meetings and progress tracking.
• Represent commissioning during project readiness reviews, energization planning, and performance acceptance testing.
• Manage, coach, mentor, and advise Fervo employees on commissioning execution, standards, and best practices.
• Lead functional testing, startup, and performance verification of electrical systems, substations, switchgear, transmission interconnections, and associated equipment.
• Support energization and ensure electrical systems are commissioned in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards.
• Verify integration between electrical, control, and plant operating systems.
• Coordinate testing with utilities, vendors, and engineering teams to achieve grid interconnection and operational readiness.
• Support system performance validation and reliability testing during startup and early operations.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, engineering, construction, and operations teams to resolve commissioning issues and maintain schedule alignment.
• Lead troubleshooting during commissioning and early operations, coordinating with vendors and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and warranty items.
• Support third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid internal and external teams.
• Promote communication and collaboration across project stakeholders for safe and successful execution.
• Enforce quality, safety, and environmental standards from pre-commissioning through final handover.
• Identify and mitigate commissioning risks in support of company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Organize and lead walkdowns and inspections to verify compliance with commissioning procedures, contract requirements, and turnover criteria.
• Ensure management-of-change processes are followed to document scope changes and maintain configuration control through turnover.
• Maintain commissioning records, test documentation, punch lists, turnover packages, and system acceptance documentation.
• Oversee system performance testing and initial reliability data collection to validate operational standards and performance requirements.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective action implementation during startup and early operations.
• Capture lessons learned and commissioning best practices to improve future project execution.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of commissioning standards, procedures, and documentation processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match.
• Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot.
• Dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses.
• Annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care.
• Employee ownership opportunities through the Employee Stock Purchase Program, stock option grants, and bonus opportunities for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree