Commissioning Technician

Commissioning Technician – DEPCOM Power (Koch Industries)

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Industries company, is looking to add a Commissioning Technician to join their expanding team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering commissioning support for both upcoming and ongoing solar plant projects. Your responsibilities will include overseeing subcontractors on-site, providing hands‑on guidance, and ensuring a smooth commissioning process.

This role requires up to 80% travel to project sites, including weekends and holidays, and does not provide VISA sponsorship.

At DEPCOM Power, we design, build, and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners. Our superior capabilities are continuously expanding to provide enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector.

• Work under general guidance to coordinate and perform commissioning activities
• Maintain documentation for all equipment and systems required on projects
• Participate in daily/weekly progress meetings with subcontractors
• Assist in preparation of plans at the beginning of projects for receiving, storing and managing materials and tools as required
• Provide training to subcontractors and 3rd party vendors, including LOTO and Energized Zone Training
• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists and LOTO logs
• Coordinate and perform field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment, including generating methods of procedures
• Assist in startup of commissioned equipment
• Manage time and work priorities independently
• Consistently apply and demonstrate our Guiding Principles and values

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to the elements
• Will sit, stand, walk short distances, and climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry on a frequent basis; maximum of 40 lbs. lifting
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, including kneeling or bending

• Experience working in Microsoft Office
• Can work weekends and holidays
• Travel up to 80% to project sites as necessary
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of PV Systems (including DC and AC components)
• Construction and/or commercial electrical experience

• Experience with SCADA infrastructure
• OSHA 30 and/or NFPA 70.E certification
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Understanding of prerequisite testing required prior and post-startup of PV power plants such as ground testing, insulation resistance, VLF, VOCs, IV curve tracing
• Experience in managing and directing a team

For this role, we anticipate paying $31.00 – $40.00 per hour.

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. The benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information.

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