Technical Specialist - Automation (Power Innovation Commissioning)

Job Title: Technical Specialist – Automation (Power Innovation Commissioning)
Pay rate: $37 per hour
Work set up: Onsite/Contract 
Work location: Bowling Green, OH
Experience required: 8 Years

Responsibilities / Expectations:
• Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in automation systems supporting commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure (e.g., BESS, substations, generation assets)
• Apply specialized knowledge to support safe, efficient commissioning and system turnover, including coordination of FAT/SAT activities, systemization, and punch-list closure, while managing costs and field resources
• Support development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and automation test protocols
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, commissioning readiness reviews, and post-event summaries to project leadership and cross-functional teams
• Maintain strong working knowledge of industry standards (NFPA 70E, IEEE, NERC where applicable), commissioning practices, and operational requirements
• Interpret and anticipate project risks, integration issues, and system performance gaps, providing solutions to improve reliability, commissioning efficiency, and long-term operability
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEM to:
• Ensure compliance with design and operational requirements
• Develop corrective action plans
• Support operator training and knowledge transfer
• Serve as a technical lead and custodian for commissioning-related automation standards, including:
• Control system configuration requirements
• Startup and shutdown logic validation
• Alarm management and SCADA integration
• Documentation and turnover packages
• Support cybersecurity initiatives, control system patching, and hardware lifecycle/refresh activities during commissioning and operational transition
• Contribute to the Approved Manufacturer List (AML) by validating automation equipment performance, compatibility, and field lessons learned
• Provide field troubleshooting and real-time support for PLC/DCS/HMI-related issues during energization and startup
• Drive continuous improvement across commissioning processes, incorporating lessons learned into future projects
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience:
Required: High School Diploma / GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, commissioning, or industrial automation.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Other Requirements:
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the top priority, especially during energization and high-risk commissioning activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard field reporting tools.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise automation systems (e.g., AssetCentre or equivalents) for configuration management, backups, version control, and compliance.
Solid understanding of:
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• SCADA systems and HMI interfaces
• Communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc., as applicable)
• Experience supporting commissioning workflows, including system turnover packages, redline validation, and documentation tracking

Work Schedule & Other Details:
• 12 hour 7-day on/off rotating shifts
• Work in a variety of conditions, including extreme temperatures, loud areas, and confined spaces.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and team-lift heavier loads
• Stand, walk, climb, bend, and squat for extended periodsWork at elevated levels using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts with appropriate PPE.
• Use hand tools and mechanical diagnostic equipment.
• Occasional shiftwork on nights and holidays.