Electrical Commissioning Specialist

Division: Bluewater Consulting Services (BCS)

Job Title: Electrical Commissioning Specialist (2)

Location: Rapid City, SD

Start Date:
Within the next few weeks

Duration: 4 to 6 months

Pay Rate: $65/hr straight time | $97.50/hr OT (anything in excess of 40 per week)

Per Diem: $153.57/day seven days a week regardless of work schedule. (Max GSA rate for the area)

Mobilization: Miles at the government rate, meals (up to the GSA rate, receipts not required), travel time at the ST rate, and any lodging expensed back according to receipts.

Home Leave: Home leave is provided once a month; travel expenses (mileage or flight) reimbursed.

Estimated

Hours:

Schedule is client-directed and will fluctuate week to week.

Drug Screening: Required

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States

Special Safety Req.: None specified

The Client is seeking two (2) contract Electrical Commissioning Specialists to execute electrical commissioning activities at a new reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) generating station, consisting of six engine generator units, being constructed adjacent to an existing facility. Working under the Client’s commissioning leadership, these individuals will perform installation verification, checklist execution, wiring verification, and functional testing on generators, switch gear, and plant electrical distribution from construction completion through energization.

The roles are a fit for detail-oriented field professionals with electrical commissioning, QA/QC, or electrical construction experience.

• Execute commissioning inspections and checklists on electrical equipment, including generators, switch gear, transformers, MCCs, panel boards, and plant distribution, per approved procedures
• Perform point-to-point wiring verification, continuity checks, insulation resistance testing support, and torque verification per specifications
• Verify electrical installation against one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams; walk down systems and develop punch lists
• Support pre-energization checks and energization activities in coordination with the commissioning team
• Support third-party electrical testing (NETA) activities and OEM commissioning as directed
• Execute functional testing of motors, MCCs, and control interfaces; document results and deficiencies
• Document inspection results, deficiencies, and punch items with photos and objective evidence
• Track and close assigned punch list items; re-inspect corrected work and verify closure
• Participate in daily coordination meetings; report progress and obstacles to the Client’s commissioning leadership
• Comply with all site safety programs, OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements, and Client safety protocols, including safe work practices near energized equipment

• Minimum 3 years of electrical commissioning, QA/QC inspection, electrician, or electrical construction experience on power generation or heavy industrial projects
• Hands-on familiarity with switch gear, transformers, MCCs, generators, and LV/MV plant distribution
• Able to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams; experience executing checklists and documenting inspection results
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and safe practices around energized equipment
• Power generation or heavy industrial commissioning experience preferred; reciprocating engine plant experience a plus; must be able to mobilize within the next few weeks