Electrical Commissioning Supervisor

Matrix Service Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service Company is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Supervisor to lead electrical commissioning activities for power generation, industrial, renewable energy, LNG, and balance-of-plant facilities.

You will plan, develop, and execute energization procedures, coordinate vendor activities, and guide technicians to safely bring electrical systems into service.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 6+ years of electrical testing, commissioning, startup, operations, maintenance, or construction experience in industrial or power facilities.
• Certification from IOA/related body preferred (if applicable).
• OSHA 10-Hour certification required; OSHA 30-Hour preferred.
• NICET or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability to coordinate vendors, contractors, and stakeholders; manage schedules and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical energization, shutdown, and restoration procedures.
• Direct medium- and low-voltage commissioning for switchgear, transformers, MCCs, UPS, relays, and controls.
• Manage testing technicians and subcontractors performing acceptance and commissioning tests.
• Review drawings, protection schemes, and testing requirements to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate pre-functional checks, I/O verification, loop checks, and integrated system testing.
• Develop commissioning schedules and interfaces between construction, operations, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Lead daily commissioning meetings and communicate status, risks, and readiness for energization.
• Witness NETA-style testing and associated electrical acceptance activities.
• Manage punch lists, deficiencies, records, turnover packages, and commissioning documentation.
• Support operator training and system turnover to owner; assist in startup and performance testing.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical engineering/related field degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrical Commissioning Supervisor is responsible for planning, developing, and executing electrical commissioning activities for power generation, industrial, renewable energy, LNG, and balance-of-plant facilities. The role leads electrical testing and commissioning technicians, develops energization procedures, coordinates vendor and contractor activities, and supports the Commissioning Manager in safely bringing electrical systems into service.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values."
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
• Develop detailed electrical energization, shutdown, and restoration procedures.
• Lead medium-voltage and low-voltage commissioning activities for switchgear, transformers, MCCs, UPS systems, protective relays and associated controls.
• Manage and direct electrical testing technicians and subcontractors performing acceptance and commissioning testing.
• Review single-line diagrams, schematics, relay settings, protection philosophies, and testing requirements.
• Coordinate pre-functional checks, I/O verification, loop checks, functional testing, and integrated system testing.
• Support LOTO and system boundary management during commissioning and energization activities.
• Develop commissioning schedules and coordinate interfaces between construction, operations, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Lead daily commissioning meetings and communicate system status, risks, and readiness for energization.
• Witness and supervise NETA-style testing, relay testing, transformer testing, cable testing, breaker testing, and associated electrical acceptance activities.
• Manage punch lists, deficiencies, test records, turnover packages, and commissioning documentation.
• Support operator training and system turnover to the owner.
• Provide commissioning support during startup, performance testing, and reliability run activities.
• Assists in the preparation of estimates for pre-commissioning, commissioning and performance testing activities.
• Travel to meetings with customers and vendors as required.
• Works on special projects and performs other related duties, as directed.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree..
• 6+ years of electrical testing, commissioning, startup, operations, maintenance, or construction experience in industrial or power facilities.
• Certification from the Institute of Commissioning Assurance or equivalent is preferred.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification is required, OSHA 30-Hour Certification is preferred.
• NICET or equivalent technical certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders; manage schedules and interfaces; prepare technical documentation; and resolve complex technical issues during commissioning, startup, and energization activities.
• Demonstrated experience developing energization procedures and leading first-time equipment energizations.
• Working knowledge of protective relays, power system protection, switchgear, transformers, generators, BESS systems, and electrical distribution systems through 34.5 kV and above.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, NETA testing practices, and electrical safety programs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical writing, and protection schemes.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and work at project sites for extended durations.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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