Commissioning Technician

Description

ABM is seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Commissioning Technician to join our growing Power & Technical Services this role you will be responsible for ensuring that low- and medium-voltage electrical systems are installed tested and commissioned safely accurately and in compliance with industry standards. You will play a critical role in verifying system integrity optimizing performance and supporting our clients through the energization and turnover process.

What Youll Do

As a Commissioning Technician at ABM youll serve as the trusted technical leader for the startup testing and validation of complex power distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Serve as a daily champion of safety and Human Performance Improvement (HPI) modeling best practices for the commissioning team.

Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) maintaining a safe compliant and high-performing jobsite environment.

Perform detailed commissioning functional testing and operational verification of low- and medium-voltage switchgear breakers transformers and protection systems.

Verify configure and commission microprocessor relaysincluding SEL GE ABB and Westinghouseto ensure correct protection logic communication schemes and system coordination.

Execute system-level testing such as end-to-end protection testing SCADA point-to-point verification and interlock validation.

Interpret complex electrical drawings (one-lines schematics wiring diagrams) and proactively identify discrepancies ensuring issues are documented and corrected.

Coordinate with engineering construction and client teams to resolve technical issues clarify design requirements and support project planning.

Develop or refine commissioning test plans and procedures to ensure project-specific scopes are executed thoroughly and consistently.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation including test reports relay settings verification redlines daily logs timesheets and expenses.

Support startup and energization planning including outage coordination equipment readiness checks and safety walkdowns.

Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior technicians and commissioning support staff.

What You Bring

4 years of hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning specifically within power distribution protection and control systems.

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.

Demonstrated proficiency with SEL GE ABB and Westinghouse protection relays including configuration troubleshooting and commissioning.

Experience with relay test equipment CT / PT test equipment insulation resistance testers and other standard electrical test tools.

Strong proficiency using test software such as Pro-Test Protection Suite or RTS including developing automated test routines.

Experience creating and executing commissioning test plans FAT / SAT procedures and turnover documentation.

Solid understanding of NERC PRC-005-6 equipment maintenance standards and best practices for work in high-voltage substations.

Ability to interpret and evaluate engineering drawings relay settings and electrical logic diagrams with high attention to detail.

Strong communication skills with the ability to lead field activities coordinate with multiple stakeholders and document test results clearly.

A proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently in dynamic field environments.

Why ABM

Joining ABM means becoming part of a company committed to safety technical excellence and long-term customer success. We invest in our people through continual training certification support and opportunities to work on complex high-profile electrical infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from a collaborative environment where expertise is valued innovation is encouraged and career growth is supported at every level. With competitive compensation excellent benefits and a strong culture of performance and accountability ABM provides a place where commissioning engineers can thrive and elevate their careers.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Abinitio,B2C,Computer Software,Cost Estimation,Front Desk Reception,Infection Control

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1