Commissioning Technician

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Test and validate electrical equipment and systems to ensure proper and optimal functioning. Use expertise and knowledge to execute testing and commissioning of electrical systems

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide field representation and observation as required by the project testing/CX plan during installation, testing and commissioning phases of projects.
• Assist in the development, documentation and execution of each project’s specific commissioning plan.
• Obtain, thoroughly review and execute manufacture’s documentation for test plans and procedures.
• Perform and document visual inspection and advanced testing of electrical systems in accordance with IEEE, NEMA and NETA testing requirements. Complete documentation of testing results in electronic format.
• Witness advanced electrical testing performed by manufactures and subcontractors for compliance with IEEE, NEMA and NETA testing requirements.
• Attend and document results of factory witness testing, as needed.
• Collect and evaluate electrical system data from existing facilities to assist in project development and planning.
• Prepare daily task hazard assessments, progress reports and project commissioning documentation.
• Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot and solve system problems. Provide notes, photographs, sketches and data to engineering/project management, if necessary, for system diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Test, repair, replace and/or program equipment and systems.
• Transport, setup and operate advanced electrical test equipment including computer controlled and automated equipment.
• Participate in the inspections and reviews necessary at the close of the project.
• Complete all necessary documentation for the commissioning process.
• Perform all work within the confines of Brandt’s safety program; adhere to all relevant OSHA rules and regulations and NFPA 70E; comply with all site-specific safety requirements; and, don proper and required PPE.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• High school degree or equivalent; successful completion of a trade/technical training program
• Knowledge of the operations and designs of electrical and automation systems.
• Experience with low, medium and high voltage systems and substations.
• Experience with terminations of medium voltage cable installation and termination.
• 4+ years’ experience in diagnosing and solving operational and/or construction-related problems pertaining to electrical, automation and protection systems.
• A basic knowledge of NETA acceptance testing requirements
• NICET Electrical Power Testing level two certification or ability to obtain within 1 year from date of hire.
• OSHA-30 and NFPA 70E certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and successfully work on multiple projects concurrently
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to follow through on tasks from inception to closure
• Excellent computer skills and ability/desire to learn new software programs
• Field supervisory experience a plus
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

What you bring to the table:

Mechanical Commissioning experience

YOU Matter

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

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