Electrical Commissioning Field Trainer

Socket.dev; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Leave

Training Support

Job summary

LotusWorks is seeking a field-based Electrical Commissioning Trainer to mentor engineers and technicians on mission-critical data center and manufacturing projects. You will travel extensively to project locations and embed with teams to develop competency throughout the commissioning lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and protective relays, plus NFPA 70E safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical commissioning experience in data centers, semiconductor facilities, or mission-critical sites.
• Ability to train and mentor engineers and technicians through field instruction.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety standards and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to project locations to provide hands-on electrical commissioning training.
• Embed with project teams to develop junior personnel in live field commissioning activities.
• Train teams across L2–L5 commissioning stages, including energization and IST.
• Provide practical instruction on insulation resistance, grounding, and relay testing.
• Document deficiencies, QA/QC issues, and risks to system readiness.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Field training

NFPA 70E

Travel readiness

Reading schematics

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

MV/LV switchgear

Job description

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.

In this role, you will provide hands-on electrical commissioning training and mentorship to engineers and technicians working on mission-critical data center and advanced manufacturing projects. This is a field-based electrical engineering position focused specifically on power distribution equipment, electrical testing, energization, functional testing, and integrated systems testing. You will partner with Commissioning Managers and Leads to develop electrical commissioning competency across project teams. This position requires approximately 75–90% travel, including extended assignments at project location

Responsibilities:

• Travel extensively between mission-critical project locations to provide hands-on electrical commissioning training and mentorship.
• Embed with project teams to train and develop junior Electrical Commissioning Engineers and Technicians during live field commissioning activities.
• Develop junior personnel from initial field exposure through supervised execution and independent electrical commissioning competency.
• Train personnel across the electrical commissioning lifecycle, including L2 installation verification, L3 startup, L4 functional performance testing, L5 integrated systems testing, and turnover.
• Provide field training on MV/LV switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS/STS, PDUs/RPPs, busway, battery systems, grounding systems, EPMS, and associated electrical controls.
• Teach personnel to interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, specifications, equipment submittals, protection studies, and approved settings.
• Provide practical instruction on electrical testing, including insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, breaker and relay testing, primary/secondary injection, CT/PT verification, transformer testing, phase rotation, torque verification, and functional testing.
• Train personnel on electrical energization readiness and safe work practices, including NFPA 70E, LOTO/COHE, arc-flash requirements, PPE, absence-of-voltage verification, and energized work controls.
• Develop troubleshooting competency across electrical distribution, controls, communications, protection systems, and electrical equipment.
• Train personnel to identify and document electrical installation deficiencies, QA/QC issues, commissioning defects, failed test conditions, and system readiness risks.
• Provide instruction on electrical commissioning documentation, including test scripts, checklists, deficiency reports, test evidence, commissioning records, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Managers and Leads to identify upcoming electrical commissioning activities that provide training and development opportunities.
• Develop individual training plans and conduct field competency assessments to document technical progression and readiness for additional responsibility.
• Identify recurring electrical commissioning knowledge gaps and develop targeted training materials using lessons learned, troubleshooting examples, and commissioning best practices.
• Support consistent electrical commissioning execution, testing methodology, documentation quality, and technical standards across project locations.
• Provide technical leadership with feedback on personnel readiness, competency gaps, training priorities, and development needs.
• Support the development of personnel with the potential to progress into Electrical Commissioning Engineer, Lead, and SME positions.
• Maintain flexibility to travel approximately 75–90%, including short-term visits and multi-week or multi-month project assignments.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

Skills Required:

• Extensive hands-on electrical commissioning experience within data center, semiconductor, or other mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS/STS, PDUs/RPPs, busway, battery systems, protective relays, and EPMS.
• Strong understanding of L2–L5 electrical commissioning, startup, energization, functional performance testing, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and turnover.
• Experience performing or overseeing electrical testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of mission-critical power systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, sequences of operation, equipment documentation, and protection studies.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical LOTO/COHE, arc-flash requirements, and safe electrical work practices.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor Electrical Commissioning Engineers and Technicians through hands-on field instruction.
• Strong communication, leadership, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 75–90% to active construction and commissioning project sites.

Education / Licenses / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety training preferred.
• Electrical commissioning or electrical testing certification preferred.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training and Education Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition Rewards

LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.