Commissioning Technician

Fluence is hiring a Commissioning Technician in Arlington, VA, responsible for inspecting, testing, and energizing utility-scale power equipment. The role involves interpreting drawings, troubleshooting control wiring, and conducting quality inspections. Candidates should have problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and a willingness to travel extensively (over 75%). Preferred qualifications include experience with electrical equipment installation and commissioning, particularly with inverters and battery storage systems.
Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
What does a Commissioning Technician do at Fluence?
• Inspect, test, and energize utility-scale power and controls equipment, executing and completing check sheets, as required.
• Interpret single-line drawings and schematics. Validate project installation and configurations. Develop and submit redline drawings.
• Perform electrical installation testing and phase rotation testing.
• Troubleshoot control wiring and I/O racks.
• Configure TCP/IP and modbus protocols.
• Monitor Fluence Product Deliveries and conduct the defined Quality Inspections while documenting the locations as to where Products are placed.
• Complete all defined Inspection Test Plan and Quality Checklist daily through the Fluence provided data collection systems.
• Maintain full attendance to all required safety trainings for both personnel and safe handling of the Fluence Products and report all non-conformances to the Fluence Management Team.
• Maintain a professional and clear line of communication with all on-site staff.
• Attend all internal coordination calls for both Commissioning and Quality to remain abreast of actions that affect the employee work scope. What does the ideal candidate look like?
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills related to electrical troubleshooting.
• Passion for your work, and communication skills such that your passion motivates colleagues, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Maintains open lines of communication to supervisors, engineers, and managers. Utilizes stop-work authority when warranted. Alerts project team members immediately of issues and concerns.
• Excited to self-learn new skills on engineered systems with minimal oversight.
• Able to travel extensively for all commissioning activities (>75%). Must be available for frequent and extended overnight trips, including over weekends and holidays.
• Preferred Experience:
• High school diploma with at least 2 years demonstrated experience with the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment with multiple inputs, such as switchgear, inverters, motor control centers, etc.
• Knowledge of inverters (1MW or larger).
• Experience with battery energy storage systems, including 1500 VDC and 630 VAC.
• Experience with Managed Ethernet Switches, Media Converters (Fiber & Serial).
• Experience with using electrical testing equipment, including meggers and multimeters.