BASIS NORTH AMERICA INC
Commissioning Manager
Full Time • HOUSTON TEXAS
Commissioning Manager – Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS Projects
Basis North America is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support utility-scale power generation projects, with a strong focus on Solar PV and BESS commissioning activities.
This position requires a senior commissioning professional with proven experience leading commissioning execution, coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, and ensuring successful energization and performance validation of large-scale renewable energy assets.
Key Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated commissioning leadership on power generation projects.
Direct experience managing commissioning activities for utility-scale Solar PV plants is required. Experience with BESS systems / Battery Energy Storage Systems is highly preferred and will be considered a critical advantage.
The ideal candidate must have proven experience coordinating commissioning activities with:
- EPC Contractors
- OEMs
- Utilities
- AHJs / Authorities Having Jurisdiction
- Engineering, construction, and operations teams
Candidates must be familiar with formal commissioning processes, including:
- SAT / Site Acceptance Testing
- FAT / Factory Acceptance Testing
- Energization readiness
- System turnover
- Punch list management
- Performance testing
- Commissioning documentation and reporting
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and manage commissioning activities for utility-scale Solar PV projects.
- Support or manage commissioning activities for integrated BESS systems.
- Coordinate commissioning execution with EPC Contractors, OEMs, utilities, AHJs, and project stakeholders.
- Review commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, test packages, and turnover documentation.
- Verify energization readiness before system startup and grid connection.
- Oversee SAT, FAT, functional testing, energization, and performance testing activities.
- Track and resolve commissioning issues, punch list items, technical queries, and field deviations.
- Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and client expectations.
- Provide leadership to field teams during pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and performance validation phases.
Required Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience in commissioning, power generation, renewable energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Proven commissioning leadership experience on power generation projects.
- Direct experience with utility-scale Solar PV commissioning.
- Experience with BESS commissioning is strongly preferred.
- Experience coordinating with EPC Contractors, OEMs, utilities, and AHJs.
- Strong knowledge of SAT, FAT, energization readiness, system turnover, and performance testing.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and technical stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of safety requirements, commissioning documentation, and field execution processes.
Preferred Background
- Utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Solar PV + BESS integrated projects.
- Owner’s Engineer, EPC, commissioning contractor, or technical advisory experience.
- Experience supporting energization, grid connection, and final performance testing.
Interested candidates may send their updated CV to:
Please make sure your CV clearly reflects your experience with utility-scale Solar PV commissioning, BESS systems, EPC coordination, utility coordination, AHJ coordination, SAT, FAT, energization readiness, and performance testing.
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