Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician

Fervo Energy•Milford, UT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will play a key role in the commissioning of substation, surface facilities and transmission interconnections across Fervo’s portfolio of geothermal energy developments. The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will oversee field execution and management of contractors, commissioning timeline, documentation, and unit handovers. Ideally, the Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician position will have the ability to relocate to or reside at the project location in Milford, UT during commissioning efforts. This position reports to the Commissioning Manager. This is a hands-on, field-based role where strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset are essential. You will be a core contributor to successful plant startups and long-term performance.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical or I&C engineering or equivalent field experience
5+ years of commissioning experience in power plants, energy, or other complex industrial facilities
Superior understanding and track record of industrial safety best practices
Superior understanding of three phase electrical power, VFD’s, power distribution systems
Proven success managing third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid teams that blend internal and external resources
Deep understanding of plant systems integration and relevant standards/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
A cooperative and collaborative mindset with a demonstrated history of managing highly effective cross functional teams

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead the on-site execution of commissioning activities for geothermal production and power plant systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely energization and turnover
Operate within Fervo’s hybrid commissioning model by managing a lean internal team, contractors, specialized vendors and O&M technicians to achieve integrated system readiness
Coordinate all commissioning scopes and including engineering, construction, ORC providers, vendors, and O&M through daily field meetings and structured progress tracking to ensure schedule alignment and system integration
Enforce quality, safety, and environmental standards from pre-commissioning through handover, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to comply with company and regulatory requirements
Lead functional testing, startup, and performance verification of all electrical and substation systems
Oversee system performance testing and initial reliability data collection to validate operational standards and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement
Lead system troubleshooting during commissioning and early operations, coordinating with vendors and engineering to resolve issues and warranty items
Represent commissioning during project readiness reviews, energization planning, and performance acceptance testing
Organize and lead walkdowns and inspections to verify compliance with commissioning protocols, contract terms, and turnover requirements
Ensure management-of-change processes are followed to document deviations from scope and maintain configuration control through turnover
Manage, coach, mentor, and advise Fervo employees on all aspects of commissioning