Site Commissioning & Energization
- Lead step-by-step energization sequences from MV/HV incoming feeders through MV skids, transformers, PCS, and battery systems, coordinating with grid operators and internal safety supervisors.
- Direct the integration and interoperability verification between PCS, BMS, and MV transformers, including permissive logic, protection coordination, and communication handshake validation.
- Issue Hold/Go decisions autonomously during commissioning milestones; document all deviations with technical justification and corrective actions.
- Execute and oversee pre-commissioning checks: insulation resistance, continuity tests, protection relay functional tests, transformer turns ratio, and PCS self-tests.
- Act as primary technical counterpart to OEM commissioning engineers (NR Electric, Kehua, Huawei, SMA, and others) during site visits, FAT, and SAT activities.
- Coordinate with the SCADA Engineer at the commissioning boundary: electrical systems ready for service before handoff to SCADA integration and telemetry verification.
- Conduct all commissioning activities in full compliance with Trina Storage’s EHS policies and site-specific safety plans; apply and enforce safe work practices during energization, HV/MV switching, and testing activities.
Documentation & Technical Governance
- Sign commissioning protocols, ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans), punch lists, and as-built records; ensure completeness of commissioning packages for Substantial Completion milestones.
- Identify, document, and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and technical deviations through resolution; coordinate with EPC and OEM as required.
- Issue commissioning completion reports for each project, including test results, open items, and recommendations for O&M handover.
- Maintain an updated library of commissioning procedures, lessons learned, and pre-manufacturing requirements derived from executed projects.
- Support warranty engineering by providing technical evidence and root cause analysis for equipment failures during the warranty period.
- Manage administrative obligations for site periods: submit timesheets, expense reports, and project status updates on a timely basis; report cost deviations and on-site expenditures to the Project Manager.
OEM Certification & Knowledge Transfer
- Obtain and maintain OEM certifications for the BESS and PCS platforms in the LAC portfolio (NR Electric, Kehua, Huawei, SMA), through factory training programs and integrator certification schemes coordinated with HQ Engineering.
- Serve as the primary knowledge transfer owner for commissioning activities in the LAC region: adapt and communicate OEM procedures, site execution methods, and safety protocols to local commissioning partners, enabling them to execute supervised activities autonomously.
- Develop practical training materials and hands-on sessions tailored to local site conditions and LAC regulatory requirements, building the internal commissioning capability of the regional team over time.
- Maintain an updated onboarding guide for new technical staff joining the LAC delivery team, incorporating lessons learned from executed projects.
Cross-functional & Regulatory Coordination
- Support regulatory compliance for grid connection requirements in LAC jurisdictions, including coordination with national system operators and distributors (e.g., Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional in Chile, CAMMESA in Argentina).
- Coordinate with HQ Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics to ensure equipment arrives on-site with correct factory settings, documentation, and pre-commissioning requirements met.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of LAC commissioning standards based on lessons learned, including updating pre-manufacturing checklists and OEM interface requirements.
- Provide technical input to Project Managers for schedule risk assessment and commissioning milestone planning.