EnergyStorageCommissioningEngineer

Location:(Manila, TW/IND/AU, APAC Region)

ABOUTFLUENCE

Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the global market leader in energy storage technologysolutions and services, combining the agility of a technology company with the expertise, visionand financial backing of two well-established and respected industry giants. Building on thepioneering work of AES Energy Storage and Siemens energy storage, our goal is to create amore sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Providing design, deliveryand integration, Fluence offers proven energy storage technology solutions that address thediverseneedsandchallengesofcustomersinarapidlytransformingenergylandscape.

Fluence currently has more than 2.4 gigawatts of projects in operation or awarded across 24countries and territories worldwide. We topped the Navigant Research utility-scale energystorage leaderboard in 2018 and were named one of Fast Company’s Most InnovativeCompanies in 2019. In 2020, our sixth-generation Tech Stack won Commercial Technology oftheYear atthe22ndannualS&PGlobalPlattsGlobalEnergyAwards.

Leading

Do others come to you for your subject matter expertise? Are you excited by the challenge ofworkingina start-upatmospherewitha purpose?

Fluence seeks an Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer to drive energy storage projectcommissioningandtosupportprojectdelivery.

Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We takepersonal ownership in what we do, developing trust in our relationships with internal andexternal stakeholders. We firmly believe in having honest, forthcoming, and faircommunications.TheEnergy StorageCommissioningEngineerwill:

•        Commission Fluence Projects working in cooperation with multiple project stakeholdersincluding Fluence construction managers, contractors, suppliers, automation teams,controlsystemsteams, etc.

•        Developandexecutecommissioningplansincludingresourcingandscheduling.

•        Lead commissioning efforts to achieve commercial operations, and handover fromdelivery/constructionteamtotheO&M teamforeachproject.

•        Define, develop and execute testing protocols based on industry-accepted practices,marketrules,localutilityrequirements,off-takerandthird-party supplycontracts.

•        Oversee complete commissioning and acceptance testing of the following systems: 1)project networks, communications, and control systems; 2) balance of plant relayprotection, metering, HVAC, fire suppression, and electrical systems; 3) batterysubsystems;4) invertersubsystems.

Agile

Here at Fluence, we strive to continuously improve, be intellectually curious and be adaptive toour customers’ and employees’ needs. Collaboration is key, both in our partnerships with ourcustomers, and with each other. Fluence prioritizes the most critical efforts that allow for thegreatestimpact.

•        Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field with 5 to 7 years of professionalwork experience in a related field, such as industrial/utility construction, commissioning,projectmanagement, performancetesting,andtroubleshooting.

•        Willing and able to manage commissioning at field locations located domestically andinternationally.Must be willing to accept work assignments that require extensiveovernighttravelfromhome, includingweekendsandholidays.

•        Able to provide effective remote technical support as needed to other commissioningteams.

•        Demonstrated hands-on field experience in an electric utility-scale or process-heavyindustrial environment, including but not limited to equipment and instrumentationacceptance testing, performance testing, troubleshooting, installation,startup/shutdowns,commissioning,andturnarounds.

•        Proven success on challenging projects where you made key contributions whiledemonstratingownership, creativity, andinitiative.

•        Demonstrated ability and interest in engineering design; ability to write specificationsandwork plansfor others to implement.

•        Passion for your work, and communication skills such that your passion motivatescolleagues,clients, suppliers,andcontractors.

•        Desiretolearnnew skills,businessapplicationsandequipmentplatforms.

•        Able to manage multiple overlapping projects.Manage and resolve scheduling conflictswith key stakeholders.Delegate and manage workload of the site commissioning team.Identifies skill gaps and scheduling concerns in pre-commissioning to identify andmanagethoserequired resources.

•        Cooperative and effective in a collaborative yet informally structured work environment. Desire to takeresponsibilityandinitiative.Provencapabilityinmanagingcontractorsandworkinginamatrixorganization onfast-moving projects.

PreferredExperience:

•        Experience managing teams of technicians in the electric power industry, or  similarfield.

•        Knowledge and experience in installation, operation, testing and commissioning of switchgears, protective relays, power transformers and grid-tie inverters.

•        Able to read and interpret electrical drawings. Knowledgeable in operation of testing equipment.

•        Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols such as: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC61850MMS, DNP3 &Modbus.

•        Working knowledge on PLC (Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC), soft logicIEC 61131, SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & DataConcentrators.

•        ExperiencewithManagedEthernetSwitches,MediaConverters(Fiber&Serial).

•        Knowledge of the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electricalequipmentincludingbutnotlimitedtoinverters,transformers,controllers.

Fun

Working on transforming a fundamental part of our society is exciting and fulfilling. It requirescreativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move withspeed. We respect our coworkers and customers. We listen to what others have to say, and weareinclusive.

GET INTOUCH

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a resumeandcoverletterto careersphilippines@fluenceenergy.com for consideration.

 

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of EqualEmployment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire,promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability,veteran status,sexualorientation,maritalor familialstatus.