Commissioning Technician - Power Systems

Our client is a long-established power generation equipment dealer with a strong Power Systems division serving hospitals, data centers, municipalities, industrial plants, and commercial facilities across the Southeast. They are adding a Commissioning Technician to own the start-up of new generator and switchgear installations – the last and most important step before a customer's standby or prime power system goes live.

This is a role for a technician who likes being the one who makes the whole system work: not just the engine, but the controls, the transfer switches, the paralleling gear, and the load test that proves it all under real conditions. You'll get OEM factory training, a clear path into senior commissioning or project lead roles, and the backing of a dealer that invests heavily in its people.

What You'll Do

•        Perform installation checks, start-up, and full commissioning of diesel and natural gas generator sets, typically in the 100 kW to 3 MW+ range, on new-sales and project installations.Commission and functionally test automatic transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, and associated controls, including sequence-of-operations testing and utility/generator transfer scenarios.
•        Configure, program, and troubleshoot generator and switchgear controls using OEM controller platforms and laptop-based diagnostic and configuration software.Conduct resistive and reactive load bank testing, integrated systems tests, and witness testing alongside engineers, contractors, and owner's representatives.
•        Verify installation against drawings and specifications, including fuel, exhaust, cooling, and electrical interconnects; identify and document deficiencies and punch-list items.Read and interpret one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and control drawings to diagnose and resolve issues in the field.
•        Install or repair enclosure and package accessories, battery chargers, remote annunciators, and monitoring equipment as needed to complete start-up.Complete commissioning reports, test data sheets, and turnover documentation accurately and on time; walk customers through operation of their new system.
•        Support the service team on complex troubleshooting and warranty issues on recently commissioned equipment.Follow all safety programs, including LOTO, arc-flash, and NFPA 70E practices, and keep a company vehicle and tools in clean, professional condition.

  Requirements

  What You Bring

•        3+ years of hands-on experience with power generation equipment: diesel or natural gas generator sets, ATSs, and/or paralleling switchgear.Direct experience with start-up or commissioning of standby or prime power systems is strongly preferred; strong field service technicians looking to move into commissioning will be considered.
•        Solid AC/DC electrical fundamentals, including three-phase power, protective relaying basics, and controls logic.Ability to read schematics and one-line diagrams and to work confidently with laptop-based diagnostic and configuration tools.
•        Graduate of an electrical, diesel, or power generation technical program, or equivalent military training (e.g., Army 91D / USMC 1142).Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; willingness to travel and to work extended hours during project cutovers.

  Preferred

•        Experience with major generator OEMs and their controls and service software, such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, Generac Industrial, or MTU/Rolls-Royce.Paralleling switchgear experience (ASCO, Russelectric, Eaton, or similar) and utility-parallel or closed-transition systems.
•        Exposure to mission-critical environments such as data centers or hospitals (NFPA 110 testing).NFPA 70E training, EGSA certification, or an electrical license.

  Benefits

  Commissioning sits at the front end of every new power project, which means steady, high-visibility work tied to one of the fastest-growing segments in the equipment world. You'll work on newer equipment, build relationships with engineers and contractors, and develop the systems-level skill set that leads into senior commissioning, project management, or service leadership.

  • Comp: $35-55/hour target
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • Company Vehicle & Gas Card
  • Paid Travel Time
  • 401k Matching