Electrical Technician, Installation & Commissioning

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC•Southaven, MS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Solaris Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician / Field Service Representative to support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial gas turbine generation packages and associated electrical systems at SEI and customer locations. This role combines hands-on electrical troubleshooting, equipment commissioning, and on-site field leadership to ensure that power generation packages are installed and upgraded to customer specifications, safety standards, and project schedules. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial, power plant or electrical systems, turbine, switchgear packages, and safety-critical commissioning activities. This individual is comfortable coordinating directly with customers, contractors, OEM representatives, engineering teams, and thrives working in fast-paced project environments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 5-year experience working in operations or construction around upstream, midstream, power plant or heavy industry.
Experience working as a journeyman electrician and show progress towards gaining a master electrician certification.
Trained in NFPA 70E
Trained in LOTO
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status

Nice To Haves

Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions ability to adapt to change
Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Responsibilities

Install, replace, and commission industrial gas turbine generator packages (gas generators and power turbines) and associated package controls to meet customer specifications and project schedules.
Perform QC check and troubleshooting of electrical installation, wiring, conduit, and instrumentation tasks in accordance with engineering drawings, ELS and and applicable electrical codes.
Operate, test, and troubleshoot MV/LV distribution equipment, switchgear, generators, motors, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, and PLC control systems.
Test and maintain DC systems, UPS units, chargers, and battery banks using ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
Support commissioning and startup activities, including functional testing, generator load bank testing, paralleling and synchronization, load sharing, and Power Management System (PMS) validation.
Utilize Power Management Systems (PMS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), equipment HMIs, and SEL protection relays to review event logs and trend data when troubleshooting electrical system faults.
Coordinate with customers, contractors, OEM representatives, engineering, and third-party vendors on-site to resolve technical issues and meet installation, deadlines.
Analyze job dossiers, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to verify engineering accuracy and develop material lists and execution plans for installation and retrofit work.
Lead and oversee field crews and technicians on-site, ensuring work is performed to company quality standards during construction, retrofit, and installation activities.
Apply electrical safety protocols and hold certifications such as NFPA 70E electrical safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and offshore safety training (e.g., HUET, BOSIET/CA-EBS).
Train and mentor technicians and new hires on equipment operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures.