Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1

KION Group•Atlanta, GA

2d•$38,000 - $86,000

About The Position

The Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician performs pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for automated material handling systems, preparing fully tested systems for controls functional commissioning and integration. The role supports system startup at customer sites throughout North America and involves working closely with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers to implement, test, and validate systems. The position requires up to 100% travel throughout the United States for extended periods and work in industrial environments.

Requirements

Willingness to travel up to 100% throughout the United States for extended periods.
Experience troubleshooting and validating PLCs, field devices, industrial networks, and control systems.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Strong understanding of I/O checkout, device validation, and commissioning processes.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues in automated systems.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Safety-focused, with ability to work in industrial environments, including walking, climbing, and crawling for extended periods.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation, complete validation checklists, and provide detailed progress reports.

Responsibilities

Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for automated material handling systems at customer sites throughout North America.
Work with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers to implement, test, and validate material handling systems.
Load emulated PLC programs and perform static functional testing using system documentation and engineering drawings.
Complete I/O checkout, device validation, and system verification to ensure equipment readiness.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, field devices, network components, and control systems.
Test and validate industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, AS-i, and CAN.
Document testing results and transition validated subsystems to Controls Engineering using established validation procedures.
Provide daily and weekly progress updates while supporting system startup and commissioning activities.