Commissioning Technician 1 - Caroline County, VA

Entry-level role assisting in basic testing, maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment under close supervision. Supports experienced technicians while gaining foundational knowledge and skills for progression.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing and maintenance of site/field equipment.
• Support the installation, rearrangement, and removal of equipment and associated wiring.
• Perform basic testing, moving, and adjustments of equipment.
• Assist in field construction inspection to ensure compliance with NETA specifications and plans.
• Maintain records and report inspection activities.
• Understand and apply basic knowledge of mathematics, engineering measuring devices, and safety procedures (including LOTO).
• Prepare equipment for testing as directed by the commissioning lead.
• Assist in the operation of load banks and equipment with proper PPE.
• Participate in Operational Risk Management meetings (ORMs).

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma with 2+ years of experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Skills

• Vocational school or education training is a plus.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Physical strength and stamina to perform tasks such as loading/unloading, operating equipment, and transporting materials.
• Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
• Performs routine and repetitive physical tasks such as walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead.
• Good vision (may be corrected), color vision, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
• Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding weight limits while carrying tools.
• Recognizes when something is wrong or likely to go wrong (problem recognition without solving).
• Applies general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
• Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
• Sees details at close range (within a few feet).
• Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay

USD $20.00 - USD $38.00 per hour.