Direct and oversee all field testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities on assigned projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
" Lead and manage field crews of multiple technicians across concurrent testing and commissioning engagements.
" Serve as the primary client-facing representative in the field, maintaining professional communication and alignment of expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
" Plan and coordinate daily work activities, crew assignments, and resource allocation to maximize productivity and project efficiency.
" Perform and direct the execution of all levels of electrical testing including insulation resistance, contact resistance, turns ratio, power factor, hi-pot, circuit breaker timing, cable fault location, protective relay testing, and full system commissioning.
" Direct and oversee testing and commissioning of all power apparatus including power transformers, current transformers, potential transformers, medium- and high-voltage circuit breakers, and switchgear assemblies.
" Direct and oversee testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems including station batteries, battery chargers, inverters, DC distribution panels, AC distribution systems, and voltage regulation controls.
" Exercise expert-level technical judgment to diagnose complex equipment issues, resolve testing anomalies, and direct root cause analysis.
" Develop and review switching orders, test procedures, and commissioning plans for assigned projects.
" Conduct and lead Job Safety Task Analyses (JSTAs), daily safety briefings, and safety stand-down meetings; enforce all safety procedures and protocols.
" Investigate and report on incidents, near-misses, and safety observations in accordance with company protocols.
" Review and approve all test reports, commissioning documentation, and quality deliverables produced by assigned crew members.
" Provide formal mentorship, training, and performance feedback to Field Service Technicians at all levels; support onboarding of new field personnel.
" Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, and the Field Supervisor to resolve technical issues, manage scope changes, and maintain project momentum.
" Represent the company in a QA/QC role, ensuring all work meets internal standards and client specifications.
" Support proposal and estimating teams with technical input on testing scope, crew requirements, durations, and equipment needs for project pursuits.
" Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.