Job DescriptionWe are seeking an
Electrical Commissioning Lead to work full-time on site with our client located near
Santa Clara, California.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead site Electrical commissioning activities for the client operations business unit, following the project-specific commissioning plan (HPEP), including incorporation of key stakeholder requirements (Project/Operations/Facilities) to ensure overall team success.
- Manage and communicate commissioning risks in cooperation with the project General Contractor and client construction/Commissioning teams.
- Ensure documentation for all commissioning activities is maintained and submitted via the completions database and meets all performance parameters of the plant.
- Monitor quality assurance initiatives, including installation & assembly, alignment, cleanliness, integrity, etc. of the electrical systems.
- Ensure our clients codes, standards, and specifications are followed during construction/commissioning and acceptance of facilities electrical systems
- Leverage your extensive background in project management and construction to provide specialized expertise and guidance to the project teams.
- Review electrical commissioning plans in alignment with client specifications and local code.
- Represent the client during design reviews, ensuring electrical systems meet project requirements.
- Review and execute verification checklists and test procedures.
- Attends commissioning meetings and works with the manager to resolve issues.
- Report to the client Operations team weekly.
- Support field execution, including job walks and site observations.
- Follow EHS guidelines and site safety requirements.
The salary offered for this role is between $159,000 and $244,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.
Qualifications & Requirements- Bachelor's Degree in a related subject from an accredited university
- 7+ years of experience in leading electrical systems construction and commissioning operations
- 10+ years of professional engineering experience in CSA engineering with commissioning experience
- High-voltage electrical commissioning experience (transformers, switchgear, MCCs, substations).
- Experience leading electrical commissioning teams and third-party testing providers.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction completion, testing, and energization procedures.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems during startup and commissioning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to understand complex problems and distil the message into a clear plan
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under pressure
- Strong background in all aspects of electrical requirements
- Demonstrated ability to read electrical single lines, schematics, panel layouts, and P&IDs
- expert knowledge of electrical generation (generator) and distribution systems on a large-scale build, including all testing requirements.
- Semiconductor/Datacenter or advanced technology industry experience is preferred but not essential.
Context, Environment, & Safety
- Travel duration, if any, is based on project location.
- This position is a safety-sensitive position.
- The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction commissioning activities
- OSHA 10 - preferred and experience in LOTO procedures
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