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Commissioning Manager (Battery Energy Storage System)

Fluence

Santiago, Chile

Full Time

Posted October 29, 2026

Energy Storage

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 30, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Storage
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Job Description

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for overseeing commissioning activities, managing commissioning teams, and ensuring the successful execution of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities.
Manage and develop commissioning teams, including resource planning, workload distribution, performance management, and employee development.
Oversee commissioning activities across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules, milestones, and operational priorities.
Develop and maintain commissioning schedules, execution plans, procedures, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate commissioning resources, equipment, and third-party service providers to support project execution.
Establish team responsibilities, reporting structures, and accountability for commissioning activities.
Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and operational challenges.
Monitor commissioning progress, identify potential delays or risks, and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain commissioning manuals, test procedures, quality plans, and safety documentation.
Ensure commissioning activities comply with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate required inspections, approvals, and documentation with customers and regulatory agencies.
Prepare commissioning progress reports, communicate project status, and escalate issues when necessary.
Support completion of commissioning activities, customer acceptance documentation, and successful project handover.
Identify opportunities to improve commissioning processes, resource utilization, and operational efficiency.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of commissioning personnel.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant experience in commissioning, project execution, engineering, or related technical operations.
Experience coordinating commissioning, start-up, testing, or project handover activities.
Experience leading or supervising technical teams, including resource planning, performance management, and employee development.
Strong understanding of commissioning processes, project schedules, and operational requirements.
Ability to identify and resolve technical and operational challenges while considering broader project impacts.
Experience coordinating with customers, contractors, third-party providers, and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and changing operational requirements.
Effective communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working within established policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Ability to make sound decisions that support project delivery, cost control, and departmental objectives.
Experience commissioning Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or other power and energy infrastructure.
Experience with electrical systems, power conversion systems, or industrial equipment commissioning.
Knowledge of commissioning testing procedures, quality assurance, and safety requirements.
Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects and managing geographically distributed teams.
Familiarity with commissioning documentation, customer acceptance processes, and regulatory requirements.
Experience improving operational processes, team productivity, and resource utilization.
Strong technical troubleshooting skills and ability to provide guidance to commissioning personnel.