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Electrical Commissioning Tech

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 1 year could go longer

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO

We are seeking a High Voltage Electrical Commissioning Technician to drive the development and execution of the electrical commissioning strategy, procedures, and field execution plan for a major industrial facility. This role is accountable for safe energization, testing, validation, and turnover of electrical systems from construction through startup and operational stabilization. The Electrical Commissioning Technician works closely with the Commissioning Lead, Construction, Quality, Vendors, and Operations to deliver a safe, compliant, and successful startup.

Commissioning & Startup Execution
Execute the Electrical Commissioning Strategy and Execution Plan, ensuring alignment with overall project commissioning and startup strategy.
Collaborate across disciplines to plan, manage, and prepare systems for first-time startup, including system scoping, readiness reviews, and work packaging.
Support commissioning/testing and energization activities in accordance with approved plans and procedures.
Support electrical testing and validation including (as applicable):
Switchgear/MCCs, transformers, protective relays, VFDs, substations, interlocks, loop checks, and control system interfaces
Cause & Effect validation, control narrative redlines, vendor parameter verification, and equipment programming/validation
Support electrical CSU documentation quality: test records, turnover packages, punch lists, redlines, and final record retention per project standards in preparation for document handover.

Required Qualifications
Journeyman Electrician or equivalent industrial electrical qualification; additional technical training preferred.
10+ years industrial electrical experience with 5+ years leading electrical commissioning and startup activities.
Demonstrated experience commissioning electrical equipment and integrated control systems in industrial environments (power generation, chemical, industrial gas, manufacturing, or similar).
Strong technical knowledge in areas such as:
Protection relay testing and interlock verification
VFDs and motor control systems
Transformer testing and high-voltage energization practices
Commissioning of automated equipment and control interfaces
Strong interpersonal skills with a consistent track record of safe execution, team coordination, and vendor management.

Commissioning Electrical Lead

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