Commissioning and Testing Field Lead

About the role

Location: Wheatfield, IN. Type: Contract (Onsite). Hours: 5–8 hours per day. Per diem: $143/day. Start date: 10/2/26. Duration: 3 months. System One is seeking a high‑caliber Commissioning and Testing Field Lead to support the grid side of a substation project approximately 30 minutes south of Valparaiso.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day field commissioning and testing execution for the substation/grid‑side scope.
• Drive energization readiness, including planning, prerequisites, and coordination of outage/clearance activities.
• Coordinate field activities with engineering, construction, testing technicians, operations, and client stakeholders.
• Review and execute commissioning procedures and test plans for substation equipment and systems.
• Provide leadership for GSU‑related interfaces and energization support (as applicable to grid‑side scope).
• Ensure adherence to safety, LOTO, clearance/tagging processes, and site work practices.
• Track commissioning progress, resolve field issues, and support punch list/deficiency closure.
• Support documentation and turnover packages, including test reports, redlines, and completion records.

Requirements

• Strong experience leading substation commissioning and testing in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership in energization planning/execution and safe work coordination.
• Hands‑on familiarity with commissioning workflows, testing documentation, and turnover processes.
• Ability to lead teams on‑site, coordinate multiple disciplines, and maintain schedule urgency.

Benefits

• Benefits available after 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.

Schedule

Expected schedule: 5–8 hours per day, with potential to increase to 5–10 hours then 6–10 hours as the project progresses. Per diem of $143/day.