Field Electrical Commissioning Specialist – Power Gen

Bluewater Energy, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 172,200,000 - 227,304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Home Leave

Lodging reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Bluewater Consulting Services (BCS) in Rapid City, SD seeks two Electrical Commissioning Specialists to perform commissioning on six-engine generator facility. You will verify installations, execute checklists, and conduct functional testing from construction through energization.

The role requires reading diagrams, NFPA 70E knowledge, and ability to mobilize within weeks. Travel and site safety compliance are mandatory; schedule is client-directed and may vary weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of electrical commissioning, QA/QC inspection, electrician, or electrical construction experience on power generation or heavy industrial projects.
• Hands-on familiarity with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, generators, and LV/MV plant distribution.
• Able to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams; experience executing checklists and documenting inspection results.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and safe practices around energized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning inspections and checklists on electrical equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, panelboards, and plant distribution, per approved procedures
• Perform point-to-point wiring verification, continuity checks, insulation resistance testing support, and torque verification per specifications
• Verify electrical installation against one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams; walk down systems and develop punch lists
• Support pre-energization checks and energization activities in coordination with the commissioning team
• Support third-party electrical testing (NETA) activities and OEM commissioning as directed
• Execute functional testing of motors, MCCs, and control interfaces; document results and deficiencies
• Document inspection results, deficiencies, and punch items with photos and objective evidence
• Track and close assigned punch list items; re-inspect corrected work and verify closure
• Participate in daily coordination meetings; report progress and obstacles to the Client’s commissioning leadership
• Comply with all site safety programs, OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements, and Client safety protocols, including safe work practices near energized equipment

Skills

Electrical commissioning

QA/QC inspection

Electrician

Electrical construction

Tools

Switchgear

Transformers

MCCs

Generators

LV/MV plant distribution

Job description

Bluewater Consulting Services (BCS) in Rapid City, SD seeks two Electrical Commissioning Specialists to perform commissioning on six-engine generator facility. You will verify installations, execute checklists, and conduct functional testing from construction through energization.

The role requires reading diagrams, NFPA 70E knowledge, and ability to mobilize within weeks. Travel and site safety compliance are mandatory; schedule is client-directed and may vary weekly.