Commissioning Technician

Insight Global; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to support commissioning and start-up activities for generator and ATS systems. You will liaise with engineering groups, oversee complex field start-ups, and assist technicians onsite or by phone.

You will control onsite changes to drawings and files, and help develop commissioning plans to ensure successful system start-ups. The role requires travel, strong English communication, and the ability to document changes precisely.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial/industrial experience working on generators, ATS/switchgear.
• PLC, generator controller and protective relay experience required.
• Commissioning experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel overnight for extended periods.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Liaison to engineering groups in the factory to issues in the field that arise during start-up and commissioning.
• Engage in complex field start-ups by providing quality and engineering oversight.
• Assist Client's Service Technicians on complex start-ups via phone or onsite assistance.
• Provide control of onsite engineering changes to drawings and settings files.
• Effectively communicate open action items to proper initiatives for action planning and task assigning.
• Assist in the development of written commissioning and testing plans to ensure system start-ups are effectively completed.
• Provide communication between project management and engineering to ensure job scope and schedule is being maintained.

Skills

Field service experience

Generator/ATS experience

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Documentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Liaison to engineering groups in the factory to issues in the field that arise during the start-up and commissioning of the site.
• Engage in complex field start-ups by providing quality and engineering oversight.
• Assist Client's Service Technicians on complex start-ups via phone or onsite assistance.
• Provide control of onsite engineering changes to drawings and settings files.
• Effectively communicate open action items to proper initiatives for action planning and task assigning.
• Assist in the development of written commissioning, and testing plans to ensure system start-ups are effectively completed.
• Provide communication between project management and engineering to ensure job scope and schedule is being maintained.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with project management, design engineers, and the service department to ensure product improvement initiatives are maintained.
• Assist in the development and execution of field retrofit projects.
• Assist in the development and execution of engineering change notices.
• Lead complex system customer witness testing within the manufacturing facility.
• Escalate issues to leadership that threaten the quality or schedule of projects in a timely manner to assure customer satisfaction while not taking on exorbitant costs.

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Skills and Requirements

• HS Diploma
• 6+ years of commercial/industrial experience working on generators, ATS/switchgear
• PLC, generator controller and protective relay experience required
• Commissioning experience is a plus
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to program and make edits to PLC’s, generator controllers, and protective relays.
• Must be able to accurately document onsite changes to As-Shipped Drawings and Settings Files.
• Proficient at switchgear and generator functions and operation.
• Must be able understand and follow project scopes to prevent any type of scope creep.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for extended periods.
• Ability to develop and maintain a project schedule.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screen
• Strong written and verbal English skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Outlook email/calendars
• Proficient understanding of AC/DC Electrical Theory.
• NFPA 70 Arc Flash Certified preferred
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with varying levels of coworkers/customers via phone/email and in person