Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician

Fervo Energy Company•Milford, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will play a key role in the commissioning of substations, surface facilities, transmission interconnections, and power generation assets across Fervo’s portfolio of geothermal energy projects. This role will oversee field execution, contractor coordination, commissioning schedules, documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and system handovers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to relocate to or reside in Milford, Utah during active commissioning efforts and will report directly to the Commissioning Senior Manager. This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role suited for an experienced electrical commissioning professional with deep technical knowledge of power systems, substations, and grid interconnections. The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will serve as a key contributor to successful plant startups, integrated system readiness, and operational excellence across Fervo’s growing portfolio of geothermal developments.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, or equivalent field experience
5+ years of commissioning experience in power generation, energy, utilities, or other complex industrial facilities
Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and demonstrated commitment to safe work execution
Deep understanding of three-phase electrical power systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), substations, and power distribution systems
Proven success managing third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid project teams
Deep understanding of plant systems integration and relevant industry standards and regulations
Proven leadership experience in field-based commissioning, construction, or operations environments
Strong understanding of power plant electrical systems, testing methodologies, and startup processes
Strong organizational skills with the ability to execute multiple concurrent commissioning scopes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, contractor management, and stakeholder coordination
Collaborative mindset with demonstrated experience leading highly effective cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Strong safety leadership mindset
Expertise in electrical grid interconnections and associated testing requirements and standards
Advanced knowledge of power plant design, operations, and maintenance
Experience with geothermal, utility-scale power generation, renewable energy, or industrial facilities
Advanced knowledge of asset condition monitoring technologies or willingness to obtain relevant certifications
Familiarity with commissioning frameworks such as NETA ATS, NETA ECS, ASHRAE, and structured document turnover systems
Project management, commissioning, or O&M certifications such as PMP, CxA, CMRP, or equivalent
Experience supporting utility coordination, transmission systems, or substation commissioning activities

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
Operate within Fervo’s hybrid commissioning model by coordinating 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 structured 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 activities and ensure electrical systems are commissioned in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards
Verify system integration between electrical, control, and plant operating systems
Coordinate testing activities with utilities, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure successful grid interconnection and operational readiness
Support system performance validation and reliability testing during startup and early operations
Coordinate with contractors, vendors, engineering, construction, and operations teams to resolve commissioning issues and maintain schedule alignment
Lead troubleshooting efforts 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 teams consisting of internal and external resources
Foster strong communication and collaboration across project stakeholders to ensure safe and successful project execution
Enforce quality, safety, and environmental standards from pre-commissioning through final handover
Proactively identify and mitigate commissioning risks to support compliance with 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 accurate 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 the development and continuous improvement of commissioning standards, procedures, and documentation processes