Form Energy

Form Energy

Director of Commissioning and Field Service

Berkeley, CA · Director · Full-time

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NegotiationOperations ManagementCustomer SupportPower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunicationOSHASCADA

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About the role

  • The Field Service team within the Commercial Operations group at Form will be instrumental in the deployment, operations, and maintenance of Form's projects and will be invaluable in ensuring high product uptime and customer satisfaction in the market.
  • We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Commissioning and Field Service, overseeing all aspects of the commissioning, operations, and maintenance activities for our utility-scale energy storage projects.
  • This is a critical leadership role to ensure the successful long-term operation of Form's multi-day energy storage product.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the Commissioning and Field Service organization, including hiring, training, and managing field service managers, engineers, and technicians.
  • Develop and execute the commissioning playbook, ensuring a seamless transition from construction completion to COD.
  • Develop and execute the comprehensive O&M strategy, including operational standards, safety protocols, and quality assurance processes for commissioning and field service.
  • Own the MTTR and Availability metrics for commissioned systems, developing the preventative maintenance program and rapid response infrastructure to meet SLAs.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams to provide crucial field feedback to inform product improvements including ease of commissioning and serviceability.
  • Oversee the development of technical documentation, including commissioning checklists, site acceptance test protocols, emergency response plans, O&M manuals, training materials, and certification programs for internal staff and external service partners.
  • Manage the commissioning and field service budget, spare parts inventory, service contracts, and external vendor relationships to optimize cost and service delivery.
  • Travel to project sites up to 40% of the time, often on short notice, to support critical deployments and field operations.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Commissioning, Field Service, Field Operations, or Technical Support for utility-scale energy, industrial, or complex electro-mechanical systems, with 4+ years managing a global or large regional team.
  • Demonstrated track record of building and scaling a commissioning or O&M organization, including defining metrics, setting up a NOC/ROC, implementing field ops management systems, and driving customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Practical experience with energy storage systems, including power electronics, high-voltage systems, protective relaying, SCADA and grid support functionality.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.

Compensation

  • Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that.

Company info

  • We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand.
  • We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country.
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
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