Commissioning Technician

IPME • Cartersville, GA

1d • $35 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Commissioning & Service Technician will perform electrical commissioning, startup, and functional testing of industrial equipment and systems nationwide. This role involves verifying electrical installations against drawings and specifications, troubleshooting electrical issues, and performing various tests on equipment. The technician will also assist with PLC and HMI troubleshooting, support vendors and customer personnel during startup, diagnose and repair equipment faults, and document all commissioning results and service work. Additionally, the role includes training customer personnel, working within project schedules, and adhering to all safety procedures. The technician will represent the company professionally at customer facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience as an industrial electrician, electrical service technician, commissioning technician, controls technician, or similar field-service professional.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, control panels, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to safely use electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters, insulation testers, and phase-rotation meters.
• Experience working with three-phase electrical systems, industrial machinery, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100%, including overnight and extended project assignments.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, or shutdown schedules when required by a project.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in industrial or construction environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, test equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around operating machinery, elevated work areas, electrical equipment, and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to comply with customer-specific drug screening, safety training, and site-access requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms, is preferred.
• Experience with variable-frequency drives, industrial networks, sensors, safety circuits, and control devices is preferred.
• Electrical trade school, apprenticeship, journeyman license, technical certification, or associate degree in a related field is preferred.
• NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or similar safety training is preferred.
• PLC Experience
• Education minimum: high school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical commissioning, startup, and functional testing of industrial equipment and systems.
• Verify that electrical installations comply with drawings, specifications, and applicable safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical power, control, communication, and automation-related issues.
• Test motors, motor controls, variable-frequency drives, control panels, sensors, safety devices, and field wiring.
• Perform point-to-point wiring checks, continuity testing, voltage measurements, phase-rotation testing, and equipment verification.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Assist with PLC and HMI troubleshooting, including identifying input, output, communication, and field-device issues.
• Support equipment vendors, controls engineers, installation teams, and customer personnel during system startup.
• Diagnose equipment faults and complete repairs, adjustments, or component replacements as required.
• Document commissioning results, deficiencies, corrective actions, service work, and final equipment status.
• Prepare clear daily service reports, test records, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Train customer personnel on basic equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
• Work within project schedules and coordinate activities with project managers, customers, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Follow company, customer, OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Represent the company professionally while working at customer facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Overtime pay.
• Travel pay and project-related travel expenses.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid training and professional development, as needed.
• Opportunities for advancement within service, commissioning, project management, and controls.
• A collaborative work environment supporting a wide range of industrial customers and projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED