JOB DETAILS:

The Principal Commissioning Field Officer is accountable for on‑site commissioning activities on designated complex projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and develop a thorough knowledge of each assigned project by tracking it through project execution.
• Participate in kick‑off, design review and pre‑commissioning meetings where possible for assigned projects.
• Identify and communicate potential project problems to Business Management, the District or the appropriate engineering discipline.
• Work with the Project Manager and the District to develop the technical, logistical and commercial strategy for the commissioning of the project. Acts as the site project manager and assist field personnel on the solution of field problems related to the installation and commissioning of projects.
• Works closely with the customer in developing a realistic schedule for installation and commissioning. Anticipates and removes roadblocks that could impede progress.
• Mentors junior level Field Service Representative and Commissioning Field Engineer on best practices for installation and commissioning.
• Document activities through comprehensive field activity reports.
• Ensure all contractual requirements are met and transfer ownership to the customer.
• Report feedback on field issues to Engineering and the Commissioning group in a closed loop, corrective manner.
• Assist engineering and the commissioning group in establishing procedures and processes related to installation and commissioning of equipment.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• The position requires extensive experience in turbomachinery operations and maintenance and knowledge of the general principles relating to gas turbines and their driven equipment. Proficiency in the troubleshooting of turbomachinery and its related systems, specifically control systems and Balance of Plant equipment, is required.
• Excellent administrative and written/verbal communication skills are extremely important. Good interpersonal and communications skills are required as the Commissioning Field Engineer often facilitates diplomacy between Solar and the end‑user.
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline – Electronics, Industrial Electricity, Control Systems, Electrical Design Engineer, Instrumentation, Digital Systems, Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent practical experience in a technical background is required. Will have 10 years’ experience in related industry.