Job ID: 12105
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 06/29/2026
Job Description
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Description
Responsibilities / Expectations
- Demonstrates advanced technical expertise in automation systems supporting commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure (e.g., BESS, substations, generation assets)
- Applies specialized knowledge to support safe, efficient commissioning and system turnover, including coordination of FAT/SAT activities, systemization, and punch-list closure, while managing costs and field resources
- Supports development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and automation test protocols
- Prepares and delivers technical briefings, commissioning readiness reviews, and post-event summaries to project leadership and cross-functional teams
- Maintains strong working knowledge of industry standards (NFPA 70E, IEEE, NERC where applicable), commissioning practices, and operational requirements
- Interprets and anticipates project risks, integration issues, and system performance gaps, providing solutions to improve reliability, commissioning efficiency, and long-term operability
Collaborates with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEMs to:
- Ensure compliance with design and operational requirements
- Develop corrective action plans
- Support operator training and knowledge transfer
- Serves as a technical lead and custodian for commissioning-related automation standards, including:
- Control system configuration requirements
- Startup and shutdown logic validation
- Alarm management and SCADA integration
- Documentation and turnover packages
- Supports cybersecurity initiatives, control system patching, and hardware lifecycle/refresh activities during commissioning and operational transition
- Contributes to the Approved Manufacturer List (AML) by validating automation equipment performance, compatibility, and field lessons learned
- Provides field troubleshooting and real-time support for PLC/DCS/HMI-related issues during energization and startup
- Drives continuous improvement across commissioning processes, incorporating lessons learned into future projects
- Other duties as assigned
Education / Years of Experience
- Required: High School Diploma / GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, commissioning, or industrial automation
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
Other Requirements
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the top priority, especially during energization and high-risk commissioning activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard field reporting tools
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise automation systems (e.g., AssetCentre or equivalents) for configuration management, backups, version control, and compliance
Solid understanding of:
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- SCADA systems and HMI interfaces
- Communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc., as applicable)
- Experience supporting commissioning workflows, including system turnover packages, redline validation, and documentation tracking
