Commissioning-Lead Subject Matter- Electrical, Medium Voltage
About The Position
The Lead Subject Matter Expert (LSME) – Commissioning (Medium Voltage) is a senior technical authority responsible for planning, executing, and validating commissioning activities for medium-voltage electrical systems in mission-critical facilities. The role requires extensive hands-on commissioning experience in data centers and/or semiconductor manufacturing facilities, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, integrity, and ethical conduct. The LSME serves as a trusted technical leader on site, ensuring systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and fully operational in accordance with client and regulatory expectations. This is a full-time, on-site position at active construction and commissioning sites in Boise, Idaho. The role requires field presence during testing, start-up, and energization activities, with occasional extended hours during critical commissioning milestones.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of commissioning experience in data centers and/or semiconductor (chip) manufacturing facilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in medium-voltage electrical systems commissioning.
- Proven experience working on site in active construction and mission-critical environments.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout, and energized work planning.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and construction and commissioning documentation.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
- Willingness and ability to work full-time on site in Boise, Idaho.
- Demonstrates uncompromising ethical behavior, integrity, and moral character.
- Operates with the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and transparency.
- Treats colleagues, clients, and trade partners with respect, fairness, and honesty.
- Places safety, quality, and client trust above schedule or cost pressures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience commissioning electrical systems for large-scale hyperscale data centers or advanced semiconductor fabs.
- Familiarity with integrated systems testing (IST) in mission-critical facilities.
- Prior experience in a lead, SME, or technical authority role.
- Relevant certifications such as NETA, NICET, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority for medium-voltage commissioning activities, typically involving 5kV–35kV systems.
- Lead commissioning of medium-voltage switchgear and substations; utility interconnections and service entrances; transformers, protective relays, and grounding systems; and MV distribution feeding UPS, PDUs, and critical loads.
- Develop, review, and execute commissioning plans, procedures, scripts, and test protocols.
- Coordinate commissioning activities with owners, engineers, contractors, utilities, and AHJs.
- Validate system readiness through inspections, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
- Identify deficiencies, track issues, and verify corrective actions through closeout.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and owner and client commissioning requirements.
- Provide on-site technical leadership and mentorship to commissioning staff and field teams.
- Support start-up, energization, and turnover activities while maintaining strict safety controls.
- Maintain detailed documentation, reports, and final commissioning records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
