Electrical Commissioning Technician

Lead by example in Health, Safety, and Environment by ensuring personal safety and that of others through active participation in safety meetings and site visits. This role promotes a strong commitment to health, safety and the environment, and involves regular safety meetings, site safety visits, and safety conversations.

Type: Full-time

Sector: Electrical

• Execute daily activities within the Control of Work process which may include generating work permits, performing energy isolations and attending permit review meetings as required.
• Perform pre‑commissioning or static commissioning checks as per the required documentation such as Inspection Test Reports (ITR’s).
• Test Electrical Switchgear components (CT’s, VT’s, relays, etc.).
• Energize 120
  
  VAC distribution panel boards.
• Electrical motor control testing of Motor Control Center’s (MCC’s).
• Perform uncoupled electric motor runs.
• Set up and energize Heat Trace systems.
• Set up, energize and test UPS systems.
• Energize and test lighting circuits and other small power (120
  
  VAC) equipment.
• Support multi‑discipline dynamic commissioning activities that validate engineering design, construction and installation of plant equipment as directed by the lead commissioning coordinator / engineer.
• Perform sub‑system and system walk‑downs for acceptance and submit any documentation to the completions team for handover purposes.
• Provide start‑up support to the Operations team as required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Formal technical college training and education in Electrical Technology or formal apprenticeship programs.
• NCCER certified in Electrical Technology.
• 5+ years of pre‑commissioning & commissioning experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with multi‑discipline teams.
• Highly experienced with various types and manufacturers of calibration equipment.
• Motivated self‑starter with complex problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and team‑oriented personality required to interface with Construction and Operations teams.
• A detailed working knowledge of industrial facilities is required.
• Ability to work varying shifts and hours, including possible mandatory overtime, weekends, nights and holidays.
• Working knowledge of using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work respectively with others and work independently.
• Ability to meet a specified work volume in a specified time frame, adjusting assignments to meet changing priorities.
• Ability to climb and work at elevations from ladders, poles, lift trucks exceeding 18 feet.
• Ability to work in restricted spaces.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including lifting objects weighing over 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather).
• Must have reliable transportation.