Commissioning Technician

Motive Companies • Full-time • Tustin, California • 2w ago

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About Motive Energy Sustainable Solutions: Motive Energy Sustainable Solutions is dedicated to creating sustainable, reliable, and efficient energy systems. We specialize in delivering exceptional Solar PV, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure solutions. Our dynamic team fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth, providing ample career advancement opportunities as we expand our nationwide presence.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Commissioning Technician to build and lead our commissioning team responsible for finalizing Solar PV, EV charging, and ESS installations. In this critical role, you'll ensure all systems meet operational excellence standards, facilitate smooth customer handoffs, and position the team to scale effectively.

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Key Responsibilities:

Establish and lead a commissioning team focused on Solar PV, ESS, and EV projects.
Conduct system commissioning, troubleshooting, punch list creation, and project close-outs.
Verify and validate monitoring and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) functionality (AlsoEnergy and related platforms).
Set up and configure online monitoring portals, including CPS, SolarEdge, AlsoEnergy, and other relevant systems.
Manage the setup and verification of communication systems including cellular, ethernet, and fiber optic networks.
Coordinate closely with engineering and construction teams to ensure field installations match engineered plans.
Prepare detailed commissioning reports and oversee necessary system testing.
Conduct customer training sessions and clearly communicate system operations and maintenance requirements.
Regularly interface with internal stakeholders, including the full construction team and office staff, to ensure smooth project turnover.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years experience in commercial solar commissioning
At least 2 years experience specifically commissioning energy storage systems (ESS)
Demonstrated experience using AlsoEnergy and other DAS platforms
Proven ability to manage network and communication infrastructure setups
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):