What are the responsibilities and job description for the Testing And Commissioning Supervisor position at The Personnel Consulting Group?
Job Title: Senior Electrical Commissioning Technician
Location: Texas/ Louisiana
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: 120K - 140K
Travel Required: Extensive (Planned in advance, some trips lasting several weeks)
Job Overview:
As a Senior Electrical Commissioning Technician, you will be responsible for leading the commissioning and testing of electrical equipment in substations, including protection relays, RTUs, breakers, and transformers. You will guide and mentor a team of 2-5 commissioning technicians, overseeing the planning and execution of commissioning activities. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring all projects meet safety, quality, and operational standards. This position requires a high level of technical knowledge and the ability to lead in both office and field environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Oversight: Review electrical drawings and relay settings to ensure all components are ready for commissioning.
- Team Leadership: Lead a team of 2-5 commissioning technicians, providing guidance, training, and technical support throughout the project.
- Issue Resolution: Proactively resolve issues related to insufficient equipment and site materials to avoid delays and ensure smooth project execution.
- Equipment Inspection and Testing: Perform visual inspections, equipment checkouts, and necessary electrical tests to confirm proper installation and functionality.
- Safety Checks: Execute pre-energization safety checks, including testing of electrical protective devices to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Functional Testing: Conduct functional testing of relays, RTUs, and other protection equipment to verify proper operation and integration into the system.
- Project Management: Plan and manage commissioning activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination with other departments.
- Travel: Travel to project sites as needed, with some trips lasting several weeks. High travel periods are planned in advance.
- Safety Protocols: Maintain a safety-first mindset and ensure all safety protocols are followed; stop work if necessary to ensure the safety of personnel and property.
Qualifications:
- Education: Minimum of a 2-year Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
- Experience: 10 years of experience in testing and commissioning electrical power systems and controls.
Skills:
- Expertise in reading and interpreting electrical single-line diagrams, three-line drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, network diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Extensive experience testing and commissioning protection equipment and devices (e.g., protective relays, RTUs, breakers, transformers).
- Advanced troubleshooting skills for electrical equipment and controls during and post-energization.
- Thorough understanding of electrical hazards (shock, arc flash) and a commitment to industry-standard safety practices.
- Comfortable and efficient in both office and field environments.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute testing and commissioning projects.
