Commissioning Technician 1

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Commissioning Technician 1 in Virginia, MN. This entry-level role supports experienced technicians while assisting in the testing, maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check.

The position offers competitive pay at USD $39.50 per hour and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED with two years of experience.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Must pass background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing and maintenance of site/field equipment.
• Support installation and removal of equipment.
• Perform basic testing and preps equipment for testing.

Skills

Electrical equipment testing

Basic maintenance

Safety procedures (LOTO)

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Modular Mission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Electrical Commissioning Technician 1

This entry-level role involves supporting more experienced technicians while gaining foundational knowledge and skills necessary for progression. The technician assists in basic testing, maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment under close supervision.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing and maintenance of site/field equipment.
• Support the installation, rearrangement, and removal of equipment and associated wiring.
• Perform basic testing, moving, and adjustments of equipment.
• Assist in field construction inspection to ensure compliance with NETA specifications and plans.
• Maintain records and report inspection activities.
• Understand and apply basic knowledge of mathematics, engineering measuring devices, and safety procedures (including LOTO).
• Prep equipment for testing as directed by the commissioning lead.
• Assist in the operation of load banks and equipment with proper PPE.
• Participate in Operational Risk Management meetings (ORMs).

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED with two years of experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.

Desired Skills

• Vocational school or education training is a plus.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Military Reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Physical Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocate a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $39.50 - USD $39.50 per year.