Junior Commission Agent

Hanley Energy; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanley Energy is seeking a Jr. Commissioning Agent to join our Ashburn, Virginia team.

You will assist the Electrical Lead Cx Engineer on AMER projects, participate in commissioning activities, and support third‑party activities with a focus on safety, documentation, and continual learning. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience in regulated electrical environments, strong problem solving, and solid knowledge of electrical theory, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical theory and control circuits.
• Hazard awareness with electrical energy.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365.
• Familiarity with industrial communication interfaces (Modbus TCP/RTU, Industrial Ethernet).
• Understanding of ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to produce technical documents using PDF tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Electrical Lead Cx Eng on assigned AMER projects.
• Assist Cx Engineers with site activities and commissioning tasks.
• Participate in commissioning activities and learn the trade.
• Coordinate with CX Lead to achieve career milestones and close punch lists.
• Provide documentation and reports per procedures.

Skills

Electrical theory

Control circuits

Ladder logic

Wiring diagrams

Industrial communications

MS Office 365

PDF documentation (Bluebeam/Adobe)

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe PDF

Job description

Hanley Energy is a globally recognized innovator in mission critical power and energy efficient technologies. Our United States headquarters is based in Ashburn, Virginia with regional offices in Boardman, Oregon. We also have a global presence in Ireland, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the Nordics.

We specialize in the design, source, supply, installation and commissioning of critical power and energy management solutions - from the power grid all the way to the factory process equipment and Data Center IT rack - coupled with comprehensive service and maintenance, security, consulting and training. Our approach is to develop partnerships with clients, ensuring excellent delivery coupled with cost-effective technology solutions. In this way, we help our clients to reduce energy costs, ensure 100% up-time and optimize their operational competitiveness.

We are looking for an Jr. Commissioning Agent to join our team in Ashburn, Virginia.

This role is within the Hanley Energy US East Region, providing project support to the Lead Electrical Cx Engineer. Prior training and experience working with Critical Electrical Systems is essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Electrical Lead Cx Eng with assigned projects across AMER.
• Support Cx Engineers with site activities
• Actively participate in commissioning activities and make every effort to learn the trade
• Achieve career milestones as set by CX Lead
• Provide firsthand coordinated support to third-party commissioning agents
• Produce documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
• Provide technical support to the client and third-party commissioning agents
• Comply with Company Standards of Conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
• Help closeout punch list items on electrical equipment whilst coordinating with Third parties and Engineering.
• Travel to customer sites as required
• Provide on-call customer support for various critical product lines
• Produce accurate and regular reports on progress.
• Coordinate with Engineering for continuous improvements in designs.
• Ensure internal records for Customer supplied equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Record and document lessons learned and implement changes to reduce issues from reoccurring.
• Reports to the Electrical Lead Cx Engineer.
• Works closely with a Senior Cx Engineer to learn the trade and progress professionally

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Electrical Lead Cx Eng with assigned projects across AMER.
• Support Cx Engineers with site activities
• Actively participate in commissioning activities and make every effort to learn the trade
• Achieve career milestones as set by CX Lead
• Provide firsthand coordinated support to third-party commissioning agents
• Produce documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
• Provide technical support to the client and third-party commissioning agents
• Comply with Company Standards of Conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
• Help closeout punch list items on electrical equipment whilst coordinating with Third parties and Engineering.
• Travel to customer sites as required
• Provide on-call customer support for various critical product lines
• Produce accurate and regular reports on progress.
• Coordinate with Engineering for continuous improvements in designs.
• Ensure internal records for Customer supplied equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Record and document lessons learned and implement changes to reduce issues from reoccurring.
• Reports to the Electrical Lead Cx Engineer.
• Works closely with a Senior Cx Engineer to learn the trade and progress professionally

Technical/ Job Specific Skills Required:

• Work within a team environment, as well as independently. Be a self-starter to execute a variety of project functions efficiently and professionally
• Strong understanding of Electrical theory and control circuits.
• Strong understanding of the hazards associated with electrical energy
• Good knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite (highly desirable)
• General knowledge regarding Industrial communications interfaces including Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU (desirable), Industrial Ethernet
• Technical documentation produced using PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.
• Strong Understanding of ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrating compliance to International Standards and Client Specifications.

Technical/ Job Specific Skills Required:

• Work within a team environment, as well as independently. Be a self-starter to execute a variety of project functions efficiently and professionally
• Strong understanding of Electrical theory and control circuits.
• Strong understanding of the hazards associated with electrical energy
• Good knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite (highly desirable)
• General knowledge regarding Industrial communications interfaces including Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU (desirable), Industrial Ethernet
• Technical documentation produced using PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.
• Strong Understanding of ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrating compliance to International Standards and Client Specifications.

Experience:

• Knowledge of Electrical Power Systems and Previous experience working in a regulated industry.
• Good knowledge of Electrical/Mechanical Systems and working industry knowledge.

The Person:

• Strong stakeholder and team management
• Good fun, competitive, reliable and patient
• Must be a holder of current United States of America passport or appropriate working visa & fluent in English.
• Good problem-solving skills and proactive approach.

The ideal candidates will have:

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience or equivalent training.
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder
• Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and manage multiple
• Proven ability to develop actively and positively participate in a team culture that leads to ongoing excellence and achievement of
• Effective decision making skills; ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across diverse needs of multiple constituencies. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.