Technical Specialist – Automation (Power Innovation Commissioning)
Engineering
Ohio / United States
On-Site
Full Time
$37 - $37
English
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About the Job Posting
Lead end-to-end commissioning and automation deployment for power and energy assets, ensuring safe startup, system turnover, and continuous improvement.
Language Requirements
English
Job Description
Job Description
The Technical Specialist – Automation (Power Innovation Commissioning) leads commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations for energy infrastructure projects. The role requires advanced automation expertise, a safety-first approach, and collaboration across Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEMs to ensure reliable, efficient performance.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in automation systems supporting commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure (e.g., BESS, substations, generation assets).
Apply specialized knowledge to support safe, efficient commissioning and system turnover, including coordination of FAT/SAT activities, systemization, and punch-list closure, while managing costs and field resources.
Support development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and automation test protocols.
Prepare and deliver technical briefings, commissioning readiness reviews, and post-event summaries to project leadership and cross-functional teams.
Maintain strong working knowledge of industry standards (NFPA 70E, IEEE, NERC where applicable), commissioning practices, and operational requirements.
Interpret and anticipate project risks, integration issues, and system performance gaps, providing solutions to improve reliability, commissioning efficiency, and long-term operability.
Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEMs to:
Ensure compliance with design and operational requirements
Develop corrective action plans
Support operator training and knowledge transfer
Serve as a technical lead and custodian for commissioning-related automation standards, including:
Control system configuration requirements
Startup and shutdown logic validation
Alarm management and SCADA integration
Documentation and turnover packages
Support cybersecurity initiatives, control system patching, and hardware lifecycle/refresh activities during commissioning and operational transition.
Contribute to the Approved Manufacturer List (AML) by validating automation equipment performance, compatibility, and field lessons learned.
Provide field troubleshooting and real-time support for PLC/DCS/HMI-related issues during energization and startup.
Drive continuous improvement across commissioning processes, incorporating lessons learned into future projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Education / Years of Experience
Required: High School Diploma / GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, commissioning, or industrial automation.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
Other Requirements
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the top priority, especially during energization and high-risk commissioning activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard field reporting tools.
Advanced knowledge of enterprise automation systems (e.g., AssetCentre or equivalents) for configuration management, backups, version control, and compliance.
Solid understanding of:
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
SCADA systems and HMI interfaces
Communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc., as applicable)
Experience supporting commissioning workflows, including system turnover packages, redline validation, and documentation tracking.
Work Schedule & Other Details
12 hour 7-day on/off rotating shifts
Work in a variety of conditions, including extreme temperatures, loud areas, and confined spaces
Lift up to 50 lbs and team-lift heavier loads
Stand, walk, climb, bend, and squat for extended periods
Work at elevated levels using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts with appropriate PPE
Use hand tools and mechanical diagnostic equipment
Occasional shiftwork on nights and holidays
Key Responsibilities & Years of Experience
Lead and deliver end-to-end commissioning, startup, and system turnover for power/energy assets (examples called out: BESS, substations, generation). Deliverables include commissioning plans/procedures, FAT/SAT coordination, commissioning test protocols, commissioning readiness reviews, punch-list closure, and final turnover documentation. Required duration: minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience.
Execute field commissioning activities and real-time troubleshooting during energization/startup, including management of field resources and cost-conscious execution. Deliverables: on-site PLC/DCS/HMI troubleshooting during energization, corrective action plans, operator training/knowledge transfer, and post-event summaries.
Own commissioning workflow completion and documentation control for handover. Deliverables: system turnover packages, redline validation, documentation tracking, configuration/version control handoff, and contributions to AML validation.
