Job ID: 12209
Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 07/23/2026
Job Description
Technical Specialist – Automation (Power Innovation Commissioning)
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Responsibilities / Expectations:
- Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in automation systems supporting commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure (e.g., BESS, substations, generation assets)
- Apply 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
- Support development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and automation test protocols
- Prepare and deliver technical briefings, commissioning readiness reviews, and post-event summaries to project leadership and cross-functional teams
- Maintain strong working knowledge of industry standards (NFPA 70E, IEEE, NERC where applicable), commissioning practices, and operational requirements
- Interpret and anticipate project risks, integration issues, and system performance gaps, providing solutions to improve reliability, commissioning efficiency, and long-term operability
- Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEMs to:
- Ensure compliance with design and operational requirements
- Develop corrective action plans
- Support operator training and knowledge transfer
- Serve 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
- Support cybersecurity initiatives, control system patching, and hardware lifecycle/refresh activities during commissioning and operational transition
- Contribute to the Approved Manufacturer List (AML) by validating automation equipment performance, compatibility, and field lessons learned
- Provide field troubleshooting and real-time support for PLC/DCS/HMI-related issues during energization and startup
- Drive 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
Work Schedule & Other Details:
- 12 hour 7-day on/off rotating shifts
- Work in a variety of conditions, including extreme temperatures, loud areas, and confined spaces
- Lift up to 50 lbs and team-lift heavier loads
- Stand, walk, climb, bend, and squat for extended periods
- Work at elevated levels using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts with appropriate PPE
- Use hand tools and mechanical diagnostic equipment
- Occasional shiftwork on nights and holidays
