Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician

About Fervo Energy
Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.
Position 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. The Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician will oversee field execution and management of contractors, commissioning timeline, documentation, and unit handovers. Ideally, the Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician position will have the ability to relocate to or reside at the project location in Milford, UT during commissioning efforts. This position reports to the Commissioning Manager. This is a hands-on, field-based role where strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset are essential. You will be a core contributor to successful plant startups and long-term performance.
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