Commissioning Technician

VoltaGrid; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid is seeking a Commissioning Technician to support startup, testing and commissioning of utility-scale microgrid systems in field-based environments, including natural gas generators and electrical infrastructure. This role ensures systems are safely installed, energized, and operating to design prior to handoff.

Responsibilities include functional testing, energization, synchronization, and integration with SCADA, plus collaboration with EPC contractors and OEM vendors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commissioning, construction, or maintenance of power generation or utility-scale electrical systems.
• Experience with switchgear, substations, transformers, or generators preferred.
• Exposure to natural gas generators, rotating equipment, or synchronous condensers is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, one-lines, and technical documents.
• Willingness to travel.
• Preferred Background: Utility-scale power, substations, or EPC construction projects.
• Experience with MV/HV systems, protective relays, or SCADA.
• Strong troubleshooting skills (electrical and/or mechanical).
• Hands-on field execution.
• Team-oriented with strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning of natural gas generators, switchgear, substations, transformers, and balance of plant equipment.
• Perform functional testing, loop checks, energization, synchronization, and system validation.
• Assist with commissioning of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and distribution equipment.
• Support startup and integration of generation assets into microgrid and SCADA systems.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of synchronous condensers (electrical and mechanical).
• Troubleshoot issues during commissioning and document results, punch list items, and deficiencies.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, engineers, and OEM vendors during startup activities.
• Follow all safety protocols including LOTO and site-specific requirements.
• Large engine or generator mechanical knowledge experience is a plus.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hands-on field execution

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Tools

MV/HV systems

SCADA

Protective relays

Job description

Position Title: Commissioning Technician – Utility Scale Microgrids

Location: Field-Based (Travel Required)

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Reports To: VP Asset Management & Life Cycle

Position Summary

The Commissioning Technician supports the startup, testing, and commissioning of utility-scale microgrid systems, including natural gas generators & engines and electrical infrastructure. This role ensures systems are safely installed, energized, and operating as designed prior to handoff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support commissioning of natural gas generators, switchgear, substations, transformers, and balance of plant equipment
• Perform functional testing, loop checks, energization, synchronization, and system validation
• Assist with commissioning of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and distribution equipment
• Support startup and integration of generation assets into microgrid and SCADA systems
• Assist in installation and commissioning of synchronous condensers (electrical and mechanical)
• Troubleshoot issues during commissioning and document results, punch list items, and deficiencies
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, engineers, and OEM vendors during startup activities
• Follow all safety protocols including LOTO and site-specific requirements
• Large engine or generator mechanical knowledge experience is a plus

Other Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in commissioning, construction, or maintenance of power generation or utility-scale electrical systems
• Experience with switchgear, substations, transformers, or generators preferred
• Exposure to natural gas generators, rotating equipment, or synchronous condensers is a plus
• Ability to read electrical schematics, one-lines, and technical documents
• Willingness to travel
• Preferred Background:
• Utility-scale power, substations, or EPC construction projects
• Experience with MV/HV systems, protective relays, or SCADA
• Strong troubleshooting skills (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Hands-on field execution
• Team-oriented with strong safety mindset

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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