P&C Commissioning Specialist

Indianapolis, IN • Full-Time/Regular • Hourly, Non-Exempt

About the role

Responsible for performing commissioning activities as assigned by the project lead.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day commissioning activities being performed on the assigned project.
• Become familiar with all applicable policies and procedures to adequately perform commissioning activities as assigned.
• Attend project safety and planning meetings as required.
• Communicate potential delays or cost overruns to the Project Lead in a timely manner.
• Constantly explore new business or customer opportunities.
• Travel overnight as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Identify safety hazards associated with the project and contribute to a task-hazard-mitigation analysis.
• Identify human performance risks and contribute to a task-risk-mitigation analysis.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• Take calls, give technical advice, and schedule workforce outside of the normal workday.
• Maintain a professional appearance and keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles clean, organized, and up to date with service and calibrations.

Requirements

• Associate’s technical degree or equivalent military training (e.g., Army Prime Power or Naval Nuclear Power fields) with a minimum of 2 years of P&C, project management, substation commissioning, or related experience.
• Ability to achieve NETA level III or IV within 12 months of employment.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and protective relaying principles.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience using a variety of relay test sets and automated relay testing software.
• Basic understanding of network communications including TCP/IP, DNP, Modbus, and media structures such as Ethernet, Serial over copper, fiber optics, telephone, wireless systems, and powerline carrier systems.
• Familiarity with construction and apparatus testing standards and procedures.
• Basic understanding of NERC Standards, CIP policies and procedures, and required compliance documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with project management software is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical industry software applications from manufacturers such as SEL, GE, Cooper, Novatech, ABB, Siemens, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally with customers and team members.
• Organizational skills, including on-time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and meeting documentation requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background check, education verification, motor vehicle report, and approved hair and urine drug screen, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
• Willingness to obtain company-paid TWIC, OSHA 10-hour, NFPA 70-E, and CPR training.

Work Environment

• Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.
• Occasional overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects.
• Standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, and grasping are all required.