Electrical Commissioning Technician

Decima International•Allen, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Decima International is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support independent, third-party commissioning of electrical systems on data center projects. Working under the direction of a Commissioning Engineer, the technician performs, witnesses, and documents field inspections and tests to verify that power equipment is installed correctly, tested safely, and ready to be energized and loaded. The role requires hands-on electrical commissioning experience, strong documentation skills, and safe collaboration with contractors and equipment vendors during inspections, energization, functional testing, and Integrated Systems Testing. The position is based at project sites across the United States and requires 50–75% travel, including extended assignments of three weeks or more. Travel, lodging, and per diem are provided according to company policy. Site rotations are planned before each project and typically involve two to three weeks on site and one week off site, subject to project requirements and delays. Work takes place in active construction and data center environments, including at heights and in mechanical and electrical rooms, as well as hot or noisy areas.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commissioning experience on electrical systems.
2 to 3 years of experience on data center projects.
Working knowledge of data center power distribution.
Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams and electrical schematics.
Experience using test equipment such as insulation testers, micro-ohmmeters, power quality meters, and thermal imagers.
Current NFPA 70E training.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training, or the ability to obtain it.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to maintain accurate field documentation.
Authorization to work in the United States and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Ability to travel 50–75%, work extended site assignments, lift 50 lbs, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Experience witnessing UPS, battery, and generator testing.
Familiarity with electrical power monitoring systems.
Familiarity with high-density and DC power architectures, including 800VDC.
Journeyman electrician license, NETA certification, or equivalent technical training.
Experience supporting Integrated Systems Testing in a live-load or high-density data center.

Responsibilities

Inspect delivered and installed electrical equipment—including medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS and battery systems, PDUs, busway, and cabling—against approved drawings and submittals.
Perform and witness installation and static checks, including terminations and torque, insulation resistance, polarity, phase rotation, grounding and bonding, and relay and protection settings.
Witness contractor and vendor testing, including primary and secondary injection testing, breaker testing, and thermography.
Support energization, equipment start-up, and Level 4 functional testing, including transfer schemes, generator load tests, UPS operating modes, and battery tests.
Support Integrated Systems Testing, including utility-loss scenarios, load bank coordination, and shift coverage.
Document deficiencies with photographs and clear descriptions, and track corrective actions through closure with contractors.
Complete checklists, test scripts, and daily reports in the commissioning platform.
Follow electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, arc-flash boundaries, and applicable permit requirements.
Maintain accurate and independent reporting in accordance with Decima’s conflict-of-interest and independence policy, without influence from contractors or equipment suppliers.