Electrical Commissioning Lead for Large-Scale Industrial

Kiewit; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on industrial projects. You will guide pre‑commissioning, functional testing, and turnover, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership of around 20 technicians, strong planning and communication, and a commitment to safety as you drive readiness and quality toward successful project turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field preferred.
• Experience with large-scale electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Ability to lead ~20 technicians through system turnover and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure LOTO and permit compliance.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of major electrical systems.
• Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure readiness for testing/turnover.
• Supervise functional testing: insulation, continuity, grounding, breaker testing, energization.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs.
• Maintain commissioning documentation: checklists, test records, redlines, turnover packages.
• Provide status updates to commissioning and project leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Electrical systems knowledge

Team management

Coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

Completions software

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on industrial projects. You will guide pre‑commissioning, functional testing, and turnover, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership of around 20 technicians, strong planning and communication, and a commitment to safety as you drive readiness and quality toward successful project turnover.