Field Service Commissioning Manager- Battery Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Safety & Compliance

● Perform all BESS commissioning activities in accordance with Organizational safety procedures, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site-specific requirements.

● Contribute to the safe energization and high-voltage operations of the BESS power lineups, coordinating with site safety personnel and contractors.

Commissioning & Technical Execution

● Perform on-site commissioning, BESS setup and configuration, energization, and verification of battery racks, BMS, PCS, HVAC, and fire-suppression systems.

● Test and validate safety interlock and emergency systems (E-Stops, fire suppression, HVAC shutdown, gas detection) to verify readiness and compliance.

● Execute electrical and controls testing.

● Physically inspect and validate electrical terminations, cabinet wiring, and sensor installations prior to energization.

● Operate test equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopes) to verify insulation, grounding, and signal continuity.

● Download, analyze, and interpret BMS and PCS log data to confirm performance and troubleshoot issues. Verify communication and interoperability between BMS/PCS and site SCADA/EMS systems (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850).

Project Coordination

● Serve as the primary on-site technical representative, communicating daily with customer, vendor, and contractor teams.

● Provide leadership, direction and oversight of subcontractors dispatched on the commissioning site

● Coordinate site activities and align with project schedules to ensure timely completion of commissioning milestones.

● Provide clear daily status updates and milestone reports to Project Managers and Customer Service Engineers.

● Assist the Project Manager to track the activity falling into the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship obligations

● Coordinate with the After-Sales Operations for Commissioning Spare Parts usage and supply

● Hands over the project to the After Sales Service team with formal delivery of project close-out documentation, inclusive of negotiated punch list.

Testing, Data & Documentation

● Participate in final site acceptance test and project start-up, serving as technical direction to customers

● Collect, review, and analyze system test data to verify compliance with performance requirements.

● Create detailed daily field reports, test records, punch lists, and closeout documentation.

● Use data-logging or visualization tools to monitor commissioning KPIs (voltage, temperature, SOC, communication latency).

● Maintain version control for test scripts, configuration parameters, and firmware revisions per QA standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

● Work with SDI BESS design authorities and product quality experts to resolve field issues and provide detailed technical feedback.

● Participate in Final Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) and support customer witness testing. Continuous Improvement & Training

● Capture and document lessons learned from field activities to enhance SDIA’s commissioning standards and processes.

● Provide structured field-to-R&D feedback to improve reliability and commissioning efficiency.

● Contribute to on-the-job training of service contractors hired in support of the commissioning tasks

Required Skills, Qualifications & Certification

● Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, or related) or equivalent field experience.

● 3–5 years of hands-on commissioning, testing, operations, or field support for electrical power generation, distribution, or control systems—preferably in lithium-ion BESS, DC substations, or PCS.

● Proven experience as the primary company representative at customer sites, managing on-site communication and execution.

● Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical fundamentals, control systems, and network architectures.

● Ability and willingness to travel 70–80% across the Americas. Valid driving license.

● Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills, independence, and proactive communication.

● Highly skilled at self-organization and priority management

● Familiarity with HVAC, fire-suppression, and safety systems.

● Proficiency with test instruments (multimeters, Megger, oscilloscopes) and basic hand tools (torque wrenches, screwdrivers).

● Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, and PLC logic.

● Excellent written and verbal communication for daily reporting and coordination.

● Prior battery-storage commissioning experience strongly preferred.

● NFPA 70E, OSHA 10

Company Description

LER TechForce, previously LHP Engineering Resources, was founded in 2001 and has boasted year-over-year growth ever since.

From inception to today, LER TechForce has grown to over 350 engineers on staff or at customer locations. From the beginning, our focus has been rooted in our employees’ success, and that remains true today.

LER TechForce is backed by the engineering and consulting power of LHP Engineering Solutions, the global leader in functional safety consulting and implementation.

LER TechForce is a proud member of the Women's Business Enterprise. Certified in 2020, LER TechForce is controlled, operated, and managed by a team of 3 women.

Company Description

LER TechForce, previously LHP Engineering Resources, was founded in 2001 and has boasted year-over-year growth ever since. \r\n\r\nFrom inception to today, LER TechForce has grown to over 350 engineers on staff or at customer locations. From the beginning, our focus has been rooted in our employees’ success, and that remains true today. \r\n\r\nLER TechForce is backed by the engineering and consulting power of LHP Engineering Solutions, the global leader in functional safety consulting and implementation.\r\n\r\nLER TechForce is a proud member of the Women's Business Enterprise. Certified in 2020, LER TechForce is controlled, operated, and managed by a team of 3 women.