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Location
Texas
Salary
$75 per hour
Job Type
Contract
Ref
241319
Posted
3 months ago

Electrical Testing & Commissioning Specialist is responsible for directing commissioning and testing activities in the field. This position is responsible for providing commissioning and testing solutions.

  • Prepare and recommend testing & commissioning solutions to the Project Manager or client.

     

  • Delivers solutions to Project Manager or Senior Engineer to address future client needs and provide cost analysis on testing solutions.

     

  • Ensures the performance of all field testing on substation equipment is completed accurately and safely.

     

  • Performs demonstration tests, as required, which are a series of functional tests designed to simulate real world conditions to ensure proper operation of yard equipment.

     

  • Develops and executes substation equipment test procedures.

     

  • Provide technical instruction, mentoring, guidance with regard to substation systems and electrical power systems to field testing technicians.

     

  • Develop testing & commissioning departmental and project requirements.

     

  • Ensure compliance of testing QA/QC process.

     

  • Regularly meet and correspond with clients and outside personnel with responsibility to act independently on technical matters related to testing & commissioning.

     

  • Manages marketing efforts for key pursuits.

     

  • Consults with clients on testing and commissioning projects.

     

  • Maintains client relationships with client field personnel.

     

  • Other duties as assigned.

     

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