Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will play a key role in the commissioning of substations surface facilities transmission interconnections and power generation assets across Fervos portfolio of geothermal energy projects. This role will oversee field execution contractor coordination commissioning schedules documentation testing troubleshooting and system handovers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to relocate to or reside in Milford Utah during active commissioning efforts and will report directly to the Commissioning Senior Manager.

This is a hands-on field-based leadership role suited for an experienced electrical commissioning professional with deep technical knowledge of power systems substations and grid interconnections. The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will serve as a key contributor to successful plant startups integrated system readiness and operational excellence across Fervos growing portfolio of geothermal developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning activities for geothermal production facilities substations transmission interconnections and power plant systems ensuring safe efficient and timely energization and turnover
• Operate within Fervos hybrid commissioning model by coordinating internal team members contractors specialized vendors and O&M technicians to achieve integrated system readiness
• Coordinate commissioning scopes across engineering construction ORC providers vendors utilities and O&M teams through daily field meetings and structured progress tracking
• Represent commissioning during project readiness reviews energization planning and performance acceptance testing
• Manage coach mentor and advise Fervo employees on commissioning execution standards and best practices

• Lead functional testing startup and performance verification of electrical systems substations switchgear transmission interconnections and associated equipment
• Support energization activities and ensure electrical systems are commissioned in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards
• Verify system integration between electrical control and plant operating systems
• Coordinate testing activities with utilities vendors and engineering teams to ensure successful grid interconnection and operational readiness
• Support system performance validation and reliability testing during startup and early operations

• Coordinate with contractors vendors engineering construction and operations teams to resolve commissioning issues and maintain schedule alignment
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during commissioning and early operations coordinating with vendors and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and warranty items
• Support third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid teams consisting of internal and external resources
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across project stakeholders to ensure safe and successful project execution

• Enforce quality safety and environmental standards from pre-commissioning through final handover
• Proactively identify and mitigate commissioning risks to support compliance with company policies industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Organize and lead walkdowns and inspections to verify compliance with commissioning procedures contract requirements and turnover criteria
• Ensure management-of-change processes are followed to document scope changes and maintain configuration control through turnover
• Maintain accurate commissioning records test documentation punch lists turnover packages and system acceptance documentation

• Oversee system performance testing and initial reliability data collection to validate operational standards and performance requirements
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation during startup and early operations
• Capture lessons learned and commissioning best practices to improve future project execution
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of commissioning standards procedures and documentation processes

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation & Controls Engineering or equivalent field experience
• 5 years of commissioning experience in power generation energy utilities or other complex industrial facilities
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and demonstrated commitment to safe work execution
• Deep understanding of three-phase electrical power systems variable frequency drives (VFDs) substations and power distribution systems
• Proven success managing third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid project teams
• Deep understanding of plant systems integration and relevant industry standards and regulations
• Proven leadership experience in field-based commissioning construction or operations environments
• Strong understanding of power plant electrical systems testing methodologies and startup processes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to execute multiple concurrent commissioning scopes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting contractor management and stakeholder coordination
• Collaborative mindset with demonstrated experience leading highly effective cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong safety leadership mindset
• Expertise in electrical grid interconnections and associated testing requirements and standards
• Advanced knowledge of power plant design operations and maintenance
• Experience with geothermal utility-scale power generation renewable energy or industrial facilities
• Advanced knowledge of asset condition monitoring technologies or willingness to obtain relevant certifications
• Familiarity with commissioning frameworks such as NETA ATS NETA ECS ASHRAE and structured document turnover systems
• Project management commissioning or O&M certifications such as PMP CxA CMRP or equivalent
• Experience supporting utility coordination transmission systems or substation commissioning activities

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston TX with growing offices in Oakland CA Golden CO Salt Lake City UT and Reno NV. This position is located at the Cape Station facility in Milford UT with some hybrid work flexibility when commissioning activities are not ongoing. The role involves coordination with construction and commissioning teams and may require extended hours during critical startup periods.