Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician

Fervo Energy

Milford, UT

Full Time

Posted October 16, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Energy Management

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 17, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
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Job Description

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will play a key role in the commissioning of substation, surface facilities and transmission interconnections across Fervo’s portfolio of geothermal energy developments.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Execution & Field Leadership
Lead on-site commissioning activities for geothermal production facilities, substations, transmission interconnections, and power plant systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely energization and turnover
Operate within Fervo’s hybrid commissioning model by coordinating internal team members, contractors, specialized vendors, and O&M technicians to achieve integrated system readiness
Coordinate commissioning scopes across engineering, construction, ORC providers, vendors, utilities, and O&M teams through daily field meetings and structured progress tracking
Represent commissioning during project readiness reviews, energization planning, and performance acceptance testing
Manage, coach, mentor, and advise Fervo employees on commissioning execution, standards, and best practices
Electrical Testing, Startup & System Integration
Lead functional testing, startup, and performance verification of electrical systems, substations, switchgear, transmission interconnections, and associated equipment
Support energization activities and ensure electrical systems are commissioned in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards
Verify system integration between electrical, control, and plant operating systems
Coordinate testing activities with utilities, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure successful grid interconnection and operational readiness
Support system performance validation and reliability testing during startup and early operations
Contractor, Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with contractors, vendors, engineering, construction, and operations teams to resolve commissioning issues and maintain schedule alignment
Lead troubleshooting efforts during commissioning and early operations, coordinating with vendors and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and warranty items
Support third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid teams consisting of internal and external resources
Foster strong communication and collaboration across project stakeholders to ensure safe and successful project execution
Quality, Safety & Documentation
Enforce quality, safety, and environmental standards from pre-commissioning through final handover
Proactively identify and mitigate commissioning risks to support compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Organize and lead walkdowns and inspections to verify compliance with commissioning procedures, contract requirements, and turnover criteria
Ensure management-of-change processes are followed to document scope changes and maintain configuration control through turnover
Maintain accurate commissioning records, test documentation, punch lists, turnover packages, and system acceptance documentation
System Performance & Continuous Improvement
Oversee system performance testing and initial reliability data collection to validate operational standards and performance requirements
Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation during startup and early operations
Capture lessons learned and commissioning best practices to improve future project execution
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of commissioning standards, procedures, and documentation processes

Requirements

Strong safety leadership mindset
Expertise electrical grid interconnection and testing requirements and standards
Advanced knowledge of power plant design, experience with geothermal or utility-scale power generation facilities operations, and maintenance
Advanced knowledge of asset condition monitoring technologies, or the willingness to acquire them, including relevant certifications
Strong familiarity with commissioning frameworks (NETA ATS & ECS, ASHRAE) and structured document turnover systems
Project management, commissioning or O&M certifications (e.g., PMP, CxA, CMRP or equivalent)

Benefits & Perks

Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match
Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles
Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.