Power Systems Commissioning Technician - Contract-to-Hire

Insight Global (United States); Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support hands-on electrical testing and commissioning within a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 2+ years of hands-on electrical experience with switchgear, UPS systems, breakers, panels, controls, or power distribution equipment, and the ability to follow detailed testing procedures; structured training will begin before advancing to more complex commissioning responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on electrical experience.
• Experience with switchgear, UPS systems, or similar power distribution equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing, troubleshooting, and safety.
• Hands-on experience with breakers, panels, controls, or electrical distribution systems.
• Comfortable working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow detailed electrical testing and commissioning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and verification on switchgear, UPS systems, circuit breakers, busway, and control systems.
• Support point-to-point checks, insulation resistance/Megger testing, contact resistance testing, and breaker testing.
• Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and functional performance testing.
• Support UPS startup, transfer testing, and load-bank testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and system issues.
• Perform electrical measurements and equipment inspections.
• Verify HMI, BMS, and control system functionality.
• Follow detailed testing, commissioning, and electrical safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical experience

Switchgear

UPS systems

Troubleshooting

Safety

Industrial environment

Follow procedures

Education

Electrical degree / technical training

Tools

Megger

Testing equipment

PLC/Control systems

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support hands-on electrical testing and commissioning within a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 2+ years of hands-on electrical experience with switchgear, UPS systems, breakers, panels, controls, or power distribution equipment, and the ability to follow detailed testing procedures; structured training will begin before advancing to more complex commissioning responsibilities.