Field Lead: Electrical Commissioning & Testing

RigUp, Inc.; Milford (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician to lead hands-on electrical commissioning activities across geothermal facilities.

This field role directs contract electricians, O&M personnel, and technicians to execute testing, inspections, energization, and system turnover under the guidance of the Commissioning Manager. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical commissioning or testing within power generation or industrial environments, along with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical commissioning or testing experience in power generation or high-voltage environments.
• Hands-on experience with three-phase power systems: switchgear, protective relays, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, motors, and cable systems.
• Working knowledge of NETA acceptance testing standards and electrical test equipment operation.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, relay schematics, and protection coordination drawings.
• Experience directing contract or mixed-workforce field crews.
• Strong written documentation skills; test records and commissioning checklists require precision.
• Established electrical safety practices including arc flash, LOTO, and high-voltage work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical commissioning activities including testing, energization, and verification.
• Direct the day-to-day work of contract electricians, O&M technicians, and commissioning staff.
• Coordinate with OEM and vendor field service personnel on equipment-specific activities.
• Maintain documentation, test records, and commissioning checklists.
• Enforce safety, arc flash, LOTO, and PTW compliance within the electrical scope.
• Lead energization activities and coordinate with operations teams.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Three-phase power

NETA standards

Schematic reading

Crew leadership

Documentation

Electrical safety

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

RigUp, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician to lead hands-on electrical commissioning activities across geothermal facilities.

This field role directs contract electricians, O&M personnel, and technicians to execute testing, inspections, energization, and system turnover under the guidance of the Commissioning Manager. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical commissioning or testing within power generation or industrial environments, along with strong knowledge of