Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager Project Execution Team

Location: Remote

Travel: 25-50% to various project site visits

Company Overview

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. (LGES Vertech) is a full-service energy storage system supplier and integrator. Using our core strengths of expert service to our customers, unparalleled safety, and excellence in manufacturing, we bring standardized, fully integrated energy storage systems to a rapidly growing worldwide market. Our systems address our customers' needs to reduce capital equipment and installation costs while enhancing system level performance and reliability using automated monitoring systems and analytics across the battery, power conditioning and auxiliary systems. Our AEROS energy operating system is the engine of innovation to provide advanced control functions allowing our customers to maximize the value of their energy storage assets. Our service capabilities include advanced monitoring and analytics, scheduled maintenance, augmentation, and auxiliary system upgrades. The combination of excellence in battery technology and production coupled with nearly two decades of energy storage integration makes LGES Vertech a leading supplier and integrator in the power and energy markets.

LGES Vertech empowers and expects its team members to assume responsibility and make good decisions, while maintaining a team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our diverse and growing team enjoys competitive salaries, generous benefits, **including 100% employer sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance,**and flexible working hours.

For more information about LGESVT, please visitwww.lgensol-vt.com.

Position Overview

TheCommissioning Manager will oversee the commissioning phase of multiple large-scale BESS projects, managing several commissioning teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality system startup and handover to customers. This strategic leadership role focuses on developing and executing commissioning strategies, optimizing processes, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to meet project timelines, budgets, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

**Team Leadership & Management **Lead, mentor, and manage multiple commissioning teams (including field engineers, technicians, and subcontractors) across concurrent utility-scale BESS projects. Recruit, train, and develop commissioning personnel to maintain high standards of safety, technical expertise, and performance. Foster a collaborative and safety-first culture within teams. Strategic Planning & Execution Develop and implement comprehensive commissioning strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project contracts, timelines, and quality requirements. Strategize resource allocation, sequencing of commissioning activities, and risk mitigation across multiple projects to optimize execution efficiency. Oversee pre-commissioning, cold/hot commissioning, system integration testing, performance verification, and final acceptance testing (FAT/FIT). Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, project management, quality assurance) and external stakeholders (customers, EPC contractors, vendors, utilities) to ensure seamless transitions through commissioning phases.

**Technical Oversight **Ensure all BESS components (batteries, inverters, PCS, SCADA, EMS, fire suppression, and balance-of-system) are commissioned to meet design specifications, performance guarantees, and regulatory standards. Troubleshoot complex technical issues during commissioning and implement corrective actions. Review and approve commissioning documentation, test procedures, and reports.

**Safety, Quality & Compliance **Champion health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols on-site, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 855, and company standards. Drive quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives for commissioning activities. Manage change orders, deviations, and lessons learned to enhance future project execution. Reporting & Stakeholder Management Provide regular updates on commissioning progress, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Deep technical knowledge of BESS components, including lithium-ion batteries, power conversion systems, SCADA/EMS, and grid interconnection.

Strong understanding of commissioning processes (pre-commissioning, functional testing, performance verification, and handover).

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., IEEE, UL, NFPA, IEC) and grid codes.

Travel

• This role follows a hybrid model: ~20% onsite and ~80% remote based on project phase
• May require travel to field locations across the U.S.
• Must be comfortable in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities across multiple sites