Commissioning Technician

Brunel; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Commissioning Technician to support transmission and substation projects by ensuring equipment is tested, commissioned, and delivered in full compliance with contract specifications and operational requirements.

This independent commissioning authority will validate system functionality, oversee testing, and support a safe and efficient turnover to the client, working separately from construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commissioning experience (8+ years preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with substation and transmission systems.
• Protection relays and controls experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (background checks, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities for transmission and substation equipment in compliance with project specifications and contracts.
• Perform detailed system walkdowns to verify completion status and identify outstanding issues.
• Oversee commissioning processes and ensure efficient, timely project turnover.
• Provide functional direction to technicians and onsite craft personnel.
• Review and approve protection system commissioning documentation and test plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, testing teams, and document control.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

Power systems

Protection relays

Field troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Project coordination

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

NICET/NETA Certification

Job description

Location: Canton, MS

Type: Contract / Project-Based

Overview

We are seeking a Commissioning Technician to support transmission and substation projects by ensuring equipment is tested, commissioned, and delivered in full compliance with contract specifications and operational requirements.

This role serves as an independent commissioning authority, working separately from construction to validate system functionality, oversee testing, and support a safe and efficient turnover to the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities for transmission and substation equipment in compliance with project specifications and contracts
• Perform detailed system walkdowns to verify completion status and identify outstanding issues
• Oversee commissioning processes and ensure efficient, timely project turnover
• Provide functional direction to technicians and onsite craft personnel

Protection & Controls (SME Responsibilities)

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in:
• Protection system design, settings, configuration, and commissioning
• Relay testing, calibration, and operation
• NERC CIP ESP / Security Zone commissioning (where applicable)
• Review and approve:
• Relay calibration and operational test plans
• Commissioning test results and documentation
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for relay testing and commissioning

Review & Validation

• Review and approve:
• Protection system commissioning documentation
• AC acceptance (load check) results post-energization
• Validate:
• Symmetrical phasing of voltage and current
• Balanced system loading
• Perform post-commissioning documentation reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Ensure all checklists and test reports meet quality and compliance standards

Planning & Coordination

• Support development and maintenance of commissioning schedules
• Proactively plan commissioning activities and key milestones
• Track and provide feedback on commissioning progress
• Collaborate with engineering, testing teams, and document control

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory standards (including OSHA)
• Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Validate system inventory, configuration, and compliance requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5+ years of commissioning experience (8+ years preferred)
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Substation and transmission systems
• Protection relays and controls
• OSHA 10 Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (background, etc.)

Preferred

• Familiarity with NERC CIP standards
• NICET or NETA Certification
• Prior experience working within utility systems (e.g., Entergy)

Core Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in power systems and protection controls
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Effective planning and multi-tasking abilities
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to interpret:
• Technical documentation
• Engineering drawings and commissioning procedures
• Field-based role within active substation and transmission projects
• Requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary project teams
• Must be comfortable working around energized equipment and in industrial environments