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

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

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in electrical or I&C engineering or equivalent field experience

• 5+ years of commissioning experience in power plants, energy, or other complex industrial facilities

• Superior understanding and track record of industrial safety best practices

• Superior understanding of three phase electrical power, VFD’s, power distribution systems

• Proven success managing third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid teams that blend internal and external resources

• Deep understanding of plant systems integration and relevant standards and regulations

• Proven leadership experience

• Strong understanding of power plant electrical systems and testing methods

• Strong organizational skills and ability to execute concurrent commissioning scopes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and contractor coordination

• A cooperative and collaborative mindset with a demonstrated history of managing highly effective cross functional teams

Preferred

• 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)

Location

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.

Our Workplace

Fervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Fervo also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.