Commissioning Technician 2 - Caroline County, VA
U.S. Electrical Testing · Caroline County, VA · 2 mo ago
Engineering$34/hrFull-time
About the role
This entry-level role assists in basic testing, maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment under close supervision. You will support more experienced technicians while gaining foundational knowledge and skills necessary 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 3+ 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 a good driving record.
Qualifications
- 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 assisting in the transportation of materials while following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
- 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 all types of 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 the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
- Recognizes when something is wrong or likely to go wrong (does not involve problem-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 $34.00 - USD $50.00 per hour.