Commissioning Technician

IPME; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid training and development

Overtime pay

Travel pay & project expenses

Job summary

IPME seeks a Commissioning & Service Technician in Carrollton, GA to perform electrical commissioning, startup, and functional testing of industrial equipment. You will verify that installations meet drawings, specifications, and safety requirements, and troubleshoot power, control, and automation issues.

Travel up to 100% on projects nationwide; you will read schematics, support PLC/HMI troubleshooting, and document results and closeout reports with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as an industrial electrician, electrical service technician, commissioning technician, controls technician, or similar field-service professional.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, motor controls, control panels, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical commissioning, startup, and functional testing of industrial equipment and systems.
• Verify electrical installations comply with drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical power, control, communication, and automation-related issues.
• Test motors, motor controls, VFDs, control panels, sensors, and safety devices.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, and one-line diagrams.
• Assist with PLC and HMI troubleshooting and vendor/customer collaboration during startup.
• Document commissioning results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and final equipment status.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Electrical service technician

Commissioning technician

PLC troubleshooting

HMI troubleshooting

Three-phase systems

Electrical drawings reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Digital multimeters

Insulation testers

Phase-rotation meters

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Commissioning & Service Technician

Carrollton, GA

REQUIRED

• Location: Carrollton, Georgia / Customer Project Sites Nationwide
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Travel Requirement: Up to 100%, depending on project needs
• Pay: $35.00–$55.00 per hour, based on experience
• Perform electrical commissioning, startup, and functional testing of industrial equipment and systems.
• Verify that electrical installations comply with drawings, specifications, and applicable safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical power, control, communication, and automation-related issues.
• Test motors, motor controls, variable-frequency drives, control panels, sensors, safety devices, and field wiring.
• Perform point-to-point wiring checks, continuity testing, voltage measurements, phase-rotation testing, and equipment verification.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Assist with PLC and HMI troubleshooting, including identifying input, output, communication, and field-device issues.
• Support equipment vendors, controls engineers, installation teams, and customer personnel during system startup.
• Diagnose equipment faults and complete repairs, adjustments, or component replacements as required.
• Document commissioning results, deficiencies, corrective actions, service work, and final equipment status.
• Prepare clear daily service reports, test records, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Train customer personnel on basic equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
• Work within project schedules and coordinate activities with project managers, customers, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Follow company, customer, OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Represent the company professionally while working at customer facilities.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an industrial electrician, electrical service technician, commissioning technician, controls technician, or similar field-service professional.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, control panels, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to safely use electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters, insulation testers, and phase-rotation meters.
• Experience working with three-phase electrical systems, industrial machinery, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms, is preferred.
• Experience with variable-frequency drives, industrial networks, sensors, safety circuits, and control devices is preferred.
• Electrical trade school, apprenticeship, journeyman license, technical certification, or associate degree in a related field is preferred.
• NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or similar safety training is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100%, including overnight and extended project assignments.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, or shutdown schedules when required by a project.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in industrial or construction environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, test equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around operating machinery, elevated work areas, electrical equipment, and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to comply with customer-specific drug screening, safety training, and site-access requirements.
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Overtime pay.
• Travel pay and project-related travel expenses.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid training and professional development, as needed.
• Opportunities for advancement within service, commissioning, project management, and controls.
• A collaborative work environment supporting a wide range of industrial customers and projects.

PREFERRED

• PLC Experience

Education minimum: High school diploma or GED