Field Electrical Commissioning Tech – Start-Up

Kent; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking experienced Electrical Commissioning Technicians for a project in Ingleside, Texas. You will support safe testing, energization, start-up, and turnover of electrical systems, working with construction, engineering, operations, and vendors.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial electrical environments, familiarity with LV/MV distribution, and the ability to read diagrams. On-site work may involve shifts; site safety and compliance are critical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; electrical trade training preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician license preferred; required where dictated by scope/regulation.
• Typically 5+ years industrial electrical experience including commissioning/start-up/testing.
• Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, motors, UPS/battery systems, grounding, and protection.
• Ability to read single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and vendor manuals.
• Familiarity with electrical test instruments and power-quality equipment; OSHA/NFPA knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-commissioning and commissioning activities per approved procedures and priorities.
• Verify installation complete for switchgear, MCCs, transformers, motors, UPS, batteries, grounding, lighting, and cabling.
• Prepare inspection records, punch lists, and turnover packages accurately and on time.
• Support insulation-resistance, continuity, phase rotation, winding resistance, grounding, and functional testing.
• Assist with protective relay, breaker, interlock, and emergency-power testing under supervision.
• Prepare equipment and systems for energization; verify permits, isolations, and LOTO readiness.

Skills

Journeyman license

Industrial experience

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

OSHA/NFPA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Electrical trade training

Job description

Kent is seeking experienced Electrical Commissioning Technicians for a project in Ingleside, Texas. You will support safe testing, energization, start-up, and turnover of electrical systems, working with construction, engineering, operations, and vendors.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial electrical environments, familiarity with LV/MV distribution, and the ability to read diagrams. On-site work may involve shifts; site safety and compliance are critical.