Commissioning Coordinator

The Commissioning Coordinator supports the successful testing validation and turnover of Solar PV Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure projects by managing all office-based commissioning activities. This role ensures seamless coordination between project management field commissioning teams engineering and clients. The Commissioning Coordinator is responsible for documentation control test report compilation data validation and site configuration on monitoring portals to ensure every project is accurately commissioned monitored and closed out in compliance with company and client standards.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Coordination & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain commissioning schedules in collaboration with Project Managers Engineers and Field Commissioning staff.
  • Track project readiness inspection milestones and test result submissions.
  • Schedule and coordinate commissioning witnesses utilities and third-party inspectors.
  • Monitoring Platform Setup & Configuration
  • Create and configure new project sites on monitoring portals such as AlsoEnergy PowerTrack Energy Toolbase SolarEdge Stem and Tigo.
  • Upload and validate system metadata including inverter models CT orientation communication mappings weather sensors and layout files.
  • Coordinate with integrators and client IT teams to establish secure VPN connections IP addressing and data flow to client SCADA systems.
  • Verify site data streams and ensures accurate production irradiance and environmental reporting prior to system turnover.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Manage all commissioning documentation including pre-functional checklists test scripts and performance verification reports.
  • Compile and organize test data photos redlines and field reports into final turnover packages.
  • Maintain document version control and digital archives compliant with QAQC and ISO-style standards.
  • Prepare summary reports punch lists and non-conformance logs for internal and client review.
• Data Management & Validation
  • Review and validate field test results for accuracy and completeness (insulation resistance IV curve inverter configuration EMS dispatch etc.).
  • Compare monitoring data with modeled performance (PVsyst Helioscope SAM) to confirm production expectations.
  • Monitor live system data post-commissioning to verify stable performance and identify underperformance trends.
• Communication & Coordination
  • Coordinate with software vendors and monitoring platform representatives for issue resolution device mapping and account management.
  • Support field staff by issuing updated test procedures equipment configuration sheets and troubleshooting guides.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure commissioning documentation aligns with contractual requirements utility interconnection procedures and safety standards (NEC NFPA IEEE UL).
  • Track and verify closure of punch list items corrections and retests prior to turnover.
  • Support internal QA/QC audits and lessons-learned initiatives.
  • Process Improvement & Support
  • Assist in developing standardized commissioning templates test forms and reporting tools.
  • Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process improvements between Engineering Construction and QAQC teams.

Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 25 years of experience in project coordination commissioning or data management within solar ESS or electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with monitoring and SCADA platforms such as AlsoEnergy PowerTrack SolarEdge Energy Toolbase or similar required.
• Familiarity with Modbus TCP/IP networks VPN configuration and data acquisition hardware preferred.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel SharePoint Bluebeam and data-tracking tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines I/O schedules and test procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical correspondence and client interaction.
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through in managing document flow and project deliverables.
• Understanding of QA/QC processes commissioning workflows and utility interconnection standards.
• Certifications such as PMP CQM-C or NABCEP (or willingness to pursue) are a plus.