Electrical Commissioning Technician

Apply Description WE ARE OnQCx and we hire GREAT PEOPLE who do GREAT WORK for GREAT CLIENTS! Our team members are consummate professionals who are well respected by our Fortune 100 clients in the semiconductor/cleanroom, manufacturing, and mission-critical data center industries. Our mission is to do the very best for our clients and customers with integrity, professionalism, and altruism allowing them to be the very best in their business globally. Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration? Our dedicated team believes in honesty, integrity, performance, partnership, and trust, ensuring long-lasting customer and employee relationships built on solid principles. By upholding the highest standards of quality and performance, we aim to achieve total customer satisfaction in the various markets we serve. Position Summary The Electrical Commissioning Technician supports the testing and verification of electrical systems for a data center construction project. This role verifies that equipment and systems are installed correctly, operate as intended, and meet project specifications, approved commissioning procedures, and acceptance criteria.Working with the commissioning team, electrical contractors, equipment vendors, and construction management, the technician performs field inspections, supports functional testing, documents results, and tracks deficiencies through correction and retesting. Key Responsibilities Inspect electrical equipment and installations against approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and commissioning checklists. Perform power quality monitoring (PQM) testing using power quality analyzers to measure and evaluate voltage, current, frequency, harmonics, power factor, phase imbalance, and electrical disturbances. Set up monitoring equipment, verify instrument configuration, and collect data during normal operation, load testing, and power-transfer events. Document PQM test methods, monitoring locations, operating conditions, results, and deviations from project acceptance criteria. Prepare reports with supporting data, findings, and recommended corrective actions, and verify resolution through retesting as required. Perform and document assigned electrical testing within established qualifications, authorization, and safety procedures. Verify equipment identification, labeling, grounding and bonding, cable terminations, and installation readiness before testing or energization. Support testing of medium- and low-voltage switchgear, switchboards, transformers, panelboards, UPS systems, batteries, generators, automatic transfer switches, power distribution units, and associated controls. Perform or witness applicable tests, including insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, phase rotation, voltage measurements, and control-circuit verification. Verify equipment alarms, status indications, interlocks, control sequences, and monitoring points with the appropriate project teams. Support functional performance testing, load-bank testing, and integrated systems testing, including utility-loss simulations, generator startup, power transfers, and UPS operating sequences. Record test conditions, instrument information, measurements, observations, and pass/fail results accurately. Identify deficiencies, communicate findings, and verify corrective work through inspection and retesting. Maintain commissioning checklists, test reports, deficiency records, and turnover documentation. Participate in daily coordination meetings and communicate equipment readiness, testing constraints, and potential schedule impacts. Follow project electrical safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, approved switching plans, and energized-work controls. Preferred Qualifications Experience on data center or other mission-critical construction projects. Experience with redundant power systems, UPS equipment, standby generators, transfer switches, and electrical power monitoring systems. Familiarity with commissioning platforms, digital checklists, and deficiency-tracking tools. NETA certification, electrical journeyman credentials, or comparable electrical testing qualifications. Experience supporting load-bank testing and integrated systems testing. Working Conditions Work is performed in an active construction environment and operational electrical equipment areas. Requires walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, and accessing equipment areas while wearing required personal protective equipment. May require overtime, weekend work, or off-hours testing to support project milestones and approved testing windows. Requirements Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, with electrical trade training, technical education, military electrical training, or comparable field experience. Experience in electrical construction, electrical testing, commissioning, or maintenance of commercial or industrial power systems. Ability to read electrical one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, equipment submittals, and technical procedures. Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment, backup power systems, and basic electrical testing methods. Ability to use electrical test instruments safely and interpret results against defined acceptance criteria. Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, accurate field documentation. Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, vendors, engineers, and commissioning personnel. Relevant electrical safety training and any licenses or certifications required for the assigned work and project location. Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Holiday Pay Paid Time Off EEO Statement: OnQCx is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. OnQ does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. 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