Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1

KION Group•Atlanta, GA

2d•$44,000 - $60,500

About The Position

The Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician supports pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure material handling systems are tested and ready for final controls integration. Working with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers, the role validates systems, checks I/O, tests PLCs, and resolves issues with controls and network components at customer sites across North America. The position involves work on automated material handling systems in an installation environment and requires 100% travel for extended assignments anywhere in the United States.

Requirements

Willingness to travel 100% for extended assignments anywhere in the United States.
Safety-focused approach and dedication to jobsite safety standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and documentation.
Ability to use and complete model-specific inspection and validation checklists.
Ability to generate and maintain action item lists based on inspection results.
Reliable transportation to and from job sites anywhere in the United States.
Ability to acquire OSHA 10 certification upon hire.
Basic digital literacy, including email, spreadsheet entry, and report input.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Work with electrical installers and Controls Engineers to implement and validate material handling systems at customer sites throughout North America.
Load emulated PLC programs and perform static functional testing according to the Description of Operation and engineering drawings.
Complete I/O and device-level checkout and validation.
Identify and resolve problems with components such as PLCs, field devices, and network repeaters.
Test, validate, and fix communications and control networks, including Ethernet IP, Device Net, Control Net, Profi-bus, ASI, and CAN.
Turn over validated subsystems to the Controls Engineering group with appropriate validation checklists.
Provide daily and weekly reports on completed tasks and exceptions.