Commissioning Manager

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commissioning Manager will oversee the commissioning phase of multiple large-scale BESS projects, managing several commissioning teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality system startup and handover to customers. This strategic leadership role focuses on developing and executing commissioning strategies, optimizing processes, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to meet project timelines, budgets, and performance standards.

Requirements

Deep technical knowledge of BESS components, including lithium-ion batteries, power conversion systems, SCADA/EMS, and grid interconnection.
Strong understanding of commissioning processes (pre-commissioning, functional testing, performance verification, and handover).
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., IEEE, UL, NFPA, IEC) and grid codes.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage multiple commissioning teams (including field engineers, technicians, and subcontractors) across concurrent utility-scale BESS projects.
Recruit, train, and develop commissioning personnel to maintain high standards of safety, technical expertise, and performance.
Foster a collaborative and safety-first culture within teams.
Develop and implement comprehensive commissioning strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project contracts, timelines, and quality requirements.
Strategize resource allocation, sequencing of commissioning activities, and risk mitigation across multiple projects to optimize execution efficiency.
Oversee pre-commissioning, cold/hot commissioning, system integration testing, performance verification, and final acceptance testing (FAT/FIT).
Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, project management, quality assurance) and external stakeholders (customers, EPC contractors, vendors, utilities) to ensure seamless transitions through commissioning phases.
Ensure all BESS components (batteries, inverters, PCS, SCADA, EMS, fire suppression, and balance-of-system) are commissioned to meet design specifications, performance guarantees, and regulatory standards.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues during commissioning and implement corrective actions.
Review and approve commissioning documentation, test procedures, and reports.
Champion health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols on-site, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 855, and company standards.
Drive quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives for commissioning activities.
Manage change orders, deviations, and lessons learned to enhance future project execution.
Provide regular updates on commissioning progress, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and project stakeholders.