What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owner's Representative - BESS Commissioning position at PIC Group Inc.?
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Title: Commissioning Owner’s Representative - BESS
Position Type: Contract
Location: Fort Stockton, Texas,
Reports to: Vice President, Construction
Status: Exempt
Key Project Requirements:
Job Summary:
PIC Group is seeking an experienced Owner’s Representative to provide oversight and coordination during the commissioning phase of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) currently under construction in West Texas. The Owner’s Representative will ensure that contractor activities, including environmental, health, and safety (EHS) issues, project delays, cost overruns, and scheduling impacts, are managed effectively. This role involves constant communication with the Owner or designee, offering updates and potential solutions in a timely manner to keep the project on track.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Education / Experience:
PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.
Title: Commissioning Owner’s Representative - BESS
Position Type: Contract
Location: Fort Stockton, Texas,
Reports to: Vice President, Construction
Status: Exempt
Key Project Requirements:
- 8 years experience as a Commissioning Manager or Owner’s Representative, ideally with hands-on commissioning experience on BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with owners, employees, and the public; capable of managing sensitive discussions with tact and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Proficiency in relevant computer systems and commissioning software, with the ability to document, track, and manage commissioning activities efficiently.
Job Summary:
PIC Group is seeking an experienced Owner’s Representative to provide oversight and coordination during the commissioning phase of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) currently under construction in West Texas. The Owner’s Representative will ensure that contractor activities, including environmental, health, and safety (EHS) issues, project delays, cost overruns, and scheduling impacts, are managed effectively. This role involves constant communication with the Owner or designee, offering updates and potential solutions in a timely manner to keep the project on track.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and report on construction and commissioning progress to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
- Maintain accurate records of project status, issues, corrective actions, and change orders.
- Serve as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders—including EPC contractors, OEMs, utility representatives, and subcontractors—to ensure effective communication and timely issue resolution.
- Represent the Owner during cold and hot commissioning phases by leading meetings, tracking punch lists, coordinating schedules, and managing turnover documentation.
- Review vendor O&M manuals and commissioning plans; verify proper installation and perform pre-functional checks.
- Conduct interface testing on Battery Vaults, SMA inverter skids, substation protection systems, and auxiliary equipment to ensure electrical and communication systems operate as intended.
- Coordinate system energization sequencing; verify functional testing and startup procedures.
- Monitor Battery Management System (BMS), Energy Management System (EMS), and SCADA interfaces to confirm proper integration and functionality.
- Confirm operational setpoints, alarm and trip logic, and overall substation system performance.
- Prepare or review reports on project progress, material usage, and costs, and recommend schedule adjustments as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of electrical Balance of Plant (BOP) systems applicable to energy storage facilities, including auxiliary systems, protection schemes, and control infrastructure
- Expertise in managing both Client and Contractor/Subcontractor relationships.
- Understanding of energy storage system design and operating principles, including battery integration, inverters, EMS, and SCADA systems..
- Strong understanding of commissioning principles, including construction completion, pre-commissioning, verification, safety protocols and performance testing.
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA and NFPA safety requirements including general, Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) and arc flash hazard requirements (NFPA 70e)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk, reach, climb, stoop, and lift (up to 30 pounds).
Education / Experience:
- 8 years experience as a Commissioning Manager or Owner’s Representative, ideally with hands-on commissioning experience on BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects.
- Experience with collaborative computer and web-based platforms for document control/transmittal, purchasing, accounting, scheduling
- Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Products (Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.
