Lead Commissioning Tech – Gas Engines & BESS

Atlas Sand; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Health coverage

Job summary

Atlas Energy Solutions in West Texas is seeking a Commissioning Technician II to independently execute commissioning activities on natural gas generation fleets, BESS, power distribution, and balance of plant equipment. You will own test packages end to end and mentor junior technicians as part of Atlas' commissioning career path.

Responsibilities include functional testing, engine startup, load bank testing, BESS commissioning, island mode/black start support, documentation, and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of commissioning, construction, or maintenance in power generation or utility-scale electrical systems.
• Experience with engine startup, fuel gas systems, load bank testing, or engine controls.
• Ability to read and verify schematics, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and vendor docs.
• Proficiency with commissioning and electrical test equipment and interpreting results.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform functional testing and system validation on assigned equipment.
• Own assigned commissioning packages end to end, including test planning and documentation.
• Lead engine startup and first fire activities on generation units.
• Execute load bank testing and support performance/emissions testing.
• Commission BESS and inverter-based equipment, including checks and testing.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Field testing

Reading schematics

LOTO/NFPA 70E knowledge

Engine startup

Load bank testing

BESS testing

Electrical safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate or associate degree in electrical technology or related discipline

OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E certification

NETA or NICET certification

Tools

Megger

Doble

Vanguard

Omicron

Relay test sets (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Basler)

Job description

Atlas Energy Solutions in West Texas is seeking a Commissioning Technician II to independently execute commissioning activities on natural gas generation fleets, BESS, power distribution, and balance of plant equipment. You will own test packages end to end and mentor junior technicians as part of Atlas' commissioning career path.

Responsibilities include functional testing, engine startup, load bank testing, BESS commissioning, island mode/black start support, documentation, and safety