Commissioning Tech II

The Weitz Company•Boydton, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

EPI is hiring journeyman-level Commissioning Tech II team members to commission large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. The role performs pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing and works alongside Commissioning Leads and Energy Marshals to ensure critical power systems are installed, tested, and documented correctly before they go live. The position offers long-term project opportunities, consistent hours, continued training, and advancement potential. The employee tests and troubleshoots critical power equipment, documents results and deficiencies, supports witness testing, follows site safety procedures, and maintains test equipment and a clean work area. The role involves travel and movement between projects as workload and schedules require, and may require overtime, different shifts, weekends, and holidays. EPI provides electrical safety and commissioning training, mentorship, paid training, and support toward a journeyman license.

Requirements

Journeyman-level electrical experience; a license is not required.
At least 4 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience.
Strong knowledge of electrical theory, the NEC, and power distribution systems.
Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical drawings, and test scripts.
Proficiency with multimeters, clamp meters, meggers, torque wrenches, and phase rotation meters.
Comfort using a smartphone or tablet to enter test data and take photos.
Strong attention to detail and ability to lead and communicate with a small crew.
OSHA 10 required.
NFPA 70E training required, or ability to complete it before starting field work.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Willingness to travel and move between projects as needed based on workload and schedules.
Ability to work overtime and different shifts if needed, including scheduled or unscheduled overtime and weekends or holidays as project needs require.
Strong safety mindset and reliable attendance.
Must pass required site screening and onboarding.
Basic English proficiency for safety communication, reading drawings and test procedures, and documenting results.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including regularly lifting or moving materials and test equipment up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman license.
Experience with load bank testing, power quality meters, or relay/breaker testing.
Data center experience.
OSHA 30.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing on switchgear, UPS systems, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs, RPPs, busway, and other critical power equipment.
Independently perform insulation resistance (megger), torque verification, phase rotation, continuity, and voltage testing.
Set up, operate, and monitor load banks and test equipment during UPS, generator, and switchgear testing.
Read and follow one-line diagrams, electrical drawings, test scripts, sequences of operation, and manufacturer submittals.
Troubleshoot equipment and test failures, working with contractors and vendors to resolve issues.
Record, review, and verify test data, readings, and photos in commissioning checklists and software.
Identify, document, and track deficiencies through correction and retesting.
Support witness testing with owners, commissioning agents, and general contractors.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E, energized work permit, and site-specific safety procedures.
Wear and maintain required PPE, including arc-rated PPE.
Maintain, organize, and track test equipment, including calibration dates.
Follow direction from Commissioning Leads and site supervision.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.