Commissioning Technician

Role Summary :

We are seeking a Commissioning Technician to serve as a critical field-level technical expert supporting the commissioning, quality assurance, and long-term operational readiness of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar and energy storage systems. This role requires 100% travel and will work on projects located in various states.

What you'll do :

• Execute field-level QA / QC inspections at key construction milestones; review workmanship against IFC drawings, NEC, project specifications, and installation standards.
• Conduct pre-commissioning, functional, system integration, and performance testing in accordance with NETA ATS, NEC, and client-specific protocols.
• Apply the Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) and Red Rope procedures during commissioning to ensure compliance with safety standards and internal controls.
• Support and validate initial installations or similar pre-job reviews; document deviations and support training for subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project management and quality teams to generate and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and assist with effective resolution.
• Respond to service dispatches related to warranty claims, production anomalies, or system alarms; perform detailed diagnostics and corrective repairs on inverters, combiner boxes, battery systems, and other BOS equipment.
• Lead root-cause troubleshooting for common PV system issues : ground faults, arc faults, insulation resistance failures, or communications outages.
• Review As-Built drawings in the field and issue redlines to support record drawing updates.
• Liaise with the Commissioning Manager, occasionally being directly involved in OEM discussions for warranty part replacements and RMA processes.
• Complete detailed Commissioning and QA reports, including test result summaries, punch list tracking, and turnover documentation.
• Maintain logs of all inspections, site photos, service reports, and commissioning results using Procore and SharePoint systems.
• Collaborate with the design and quality teams to improve commissioning plans and close recurring field loop issues through lessons learned.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and project-specific safety protocols while performing live system work or high-voltage diagnostics.
• Maintain up-to-date certifications in electrical safety, CPR / First Aid, and fall protection.

What you'll bring :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.