Commissioning Manager at BASIS NORTH AMERICA INC

Beaumont, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commissioning Leadership, Solar PV Commissioning, BESS Commissioning, SAT, FAT, Energization Readiness, System Turnover, Performance Testing, Punch List Management, EPC Coordination, Utility Coordination, AHJ Coordination, Project Management, Technical Reporting, Field Execution, Safety Compliance

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

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: careers@basisnorthamerica.us 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage commissioning activities for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects to ensure successful energization and performance validation. Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, utilities, and authorities to oversee testing and system turnover.