Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer

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Manila, First District NCR, National Capital Region
Hybrid
Mid level
Energy
The Role
The Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer at Fluence is responsible for project commissioning, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, developing execution plans, and leading the commissioning processes to ensure commercial operations. This role involves hands-on testing and troubleshooting within electric utility-scale environments, as well as managing multiple projects and providing technical support.
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ABOUTFLUENCE


Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the global market leader in energy storage technology solutions and services, combining the agility of a technology company with the expertise, vision and financial backing of two well-established and respected industry giants. Building on the pioneering work of AES Energy Storage and Siemens energy storage, our goal is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Providing design, delivery and integration, Fluence offers proven energy storage technology solutions that address the diverse needs and challenges of customers in a rapidly transforming energy landscape.

Fluence currently has more than 2.4 gigawatts of projects in operation or awarded across 24countries and territories worldwide. We topped the Navigant Research utility-scale energy storage leaderboard in 2018 and were named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019. In 2020, our sixth-generation Tech Stack won Commercial Technology of the Year atthe22ndannualS&PGlobalPlattsGlobalEnergyAwards.

Leading

Do others come to you for your subject matter expertise? Are you excited by the challenge of working in a start-up atmosphere with a purpose?

Fluence seeks an Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer to drive energy storage project commissioning and to support project delivery.

Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We take personal ownership in what we do, developing trust in our relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We firmly believe in having honest, forthcoming, and fair communications. The Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer will:

Commission Fluence Projects working in cooperation with multiple project stakeholders including Fluence construction managers, contractors, suppliers, automation teams, control systems teams, etc.

Develop and execute commissioning plans including resourcing and scheduling.

Lead commissioning efforts to achieve commercial operations, and handover from delivery/construction team to the O&M team for each project.

Define, develop and execute testing protocols based on industry-accepted practices, market rules, local utility requirements, off-taker and third-party supply contracts.

Oversee complete commissioning and acceptance testing of the following systems: 1) project networks, communications, and control systems; 2) balance of plant relay protection, metering, HVAC, fire suppression, and electrical systems; 3) batterysubsystems;4) inverter subsystems.

 

Agile

Here at Fluence, we strive to continuously improve, be intellectually curious and be adaptive to our customers’ and employees’ needs. Collaboration is key, both in our partnerships with our customers, and with each other. Fluence prioritizes the most critical efforts that allow for the greatest impact.

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field with 5 to 7 years of professional work experience in a related field, such as industrial/utility construction, commissioning, project management, performance testing, and troubleshooting.

Willing and able to manage commissioning at field locations located domestically and internationally. Must be willing to accept work assignments that require extensive overnight travel from home, including weekends and holidays.

Able to provide effective remote technical support as needed to other commissioning teams.

Demonstrated hands-on field experience in an electric utility-scale or process-heavy industrial environment, including but not limited to equipment and instrumentation acceptance testing, performance testing, troubleshooting, installation, startup/shutdowns, commissioning, and turnarounds.

Proven success on challenging projects where you made key contributions while demonstrating ownership, creativity, and initiative.

Demonstrated ability and interest in engineering design; ability to write specifications and work plans for others to implement.

Passion for your work, and communication skills such that your passion motivates colleagues, clients, suppliers, and contractors.

Desire to learn new skills, business applications and equipment platforms.

Able to manage multiple overlapping projects. Manager and resolve scheduling conflicts with key stakeholders. Delegate and manage workload of the site commissioning team. Identifies skill gaps and scheduling concerns in pre-commissioning to identify and manage those required resources.

Cooperative and effective in a collaborative yet informally structured work environment. Desire to take responsibility and initiative. Proven capability in managing contractors and working in a matrix organization on fast-moving projects.

Preferred Experience:

Experience managing teams of technicians in the electric power industry, or similar field.

Knowledge and experience in installation, operation, testing and commissioning of switchgears, protective relays, power transformers and grid-tie inverters.

Able to read and interpret electrical drawings. Knowledgeable in operation of testing equipment.

Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols such as: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC61850MMS, DNP3 &Modbus.

Working knowledge on PLC (Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC), soft logic IEC 61131, SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.

Experience with Managed Ethernet Switches, Media Converters (Fiber & Serial).

Knowledge of the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to inverters, transformers, controllers.

 

Fun

Working on transforming a fundamental part of our society is exciting and fulfilling. It requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed. We respect our coworkers and customers. We listen to what others have to say, and we are inclusive.

 


Top Skills

Engineering
The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
943 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. (Nasdaq: FLNC)

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