Commissioning E&I - Electrical Commissioning Technician

C2O GROUP; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

C2O Americas is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Technician to join our team on an industrial project in Texas. You will support commissioning, testing, and startup activities to ensure electrical systems are installed and operating safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pre-commissioning and commissioning, strong LV/MV knowledge, and proven ability to work with construction and operations teams to deliver handover-ready systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years pre-commissioning and commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, MCCs, switchgear, and control systems.
• Experience with lockout/tagout (LOTO), permitting, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, and system verification during commissioning.
• Conduct pre-commissioning checks per documentation such as ITRs.
• Test electrical switchgear components (CTs, VTs, relays, etc.).
• Energize 120VAC distribution panelboards and MCCs.
• Setup and energize Heat Trace and UPS systems; test lighting and small power circuits.
• Support multi-discipline commissioning activities and handover to Completions team.
• Provide startup support to Operations and interface with Construction and Operations Teams.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

System verification

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

LOTO procedures

Job description

C2O Americas is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Technician to join our team on an exciting industrial project. In this role, you’ll support commissioning, testing, and startup activities to ensure all electrical systems are installed and operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, and system verification during commissioning.
• Perform pre-commissioning or static commissioning checks as per the required documentation such as Inspection Test Reports (ITR’s).
• Testing of Electrical Switchgear components (i.e. CT’s, VT’s, relays, etc.).
• Energize 120VAC distribution panelboards.
• Electrical motor control testing of Motor Control Center’s (MCC’s).
• Setup and Energization of Heat Trace systems.
• Setup, Energization and testing of UPS systems
• Energization and testing of Lighting circuits and other small power (120VAC) equipment.
• Support multi-discipline dynamic commissioning activities that validates engineering design and construction / installation of plant equipment as directed by the lead commissioning coordinator / engineer.
• Perform sub-system and system walkdowns for acceptance and submit any documentation to the Completions team for handover purposes.
• Provide start-up support to the Operations team as required.
• Need proficiency in MS Office Applications.

Requirements:

• Valid TWIC card.
• 5+ years of Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, MCCs, switchgear, and control systems.
• Experience with lockout/tagout (LOTO), permitting, and safety protocols.
• Highly experienced with various types and manufacturers of calibration equipment.
• Candidate should be a 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.