What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Technician 3 position at Atlas Connections?
Atlas Connections is partnering with an electrical testing and commissioning organization to hire electrical commissioning professionals across multiple locations:
- Commissioning Technician 3: Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
- Commissioning Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer: Texas, Colorado, Florida, and Upper New England.
The description below outlines the Commissioning Technician 3 opportunity. If you’re interested in an engineering or lead role, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss those openings with you.
Responsibilities
- Assist with testing, maintenance, and basic adjustments of electrical equipment in the field.
- Prepare equipment for testing as directed by the commissioning lead, and assist with load bank operations while using appropriate PPE.
- Support the installation, rearrangement, and removal of equipment and associated wiring.
- Assist with field inspections to verify work against project plans and applicable NETA specifications.
- Record test and inspection activities accurately and report concerns to the commissioning lead.
- Use measuring devices and basic math to support fieldwork.
- Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and participate in Operational Risk Management meetings.
Qualifications
- High school diploma and 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Basic familiarity with electrical equipment, measuring devices, and field safety practices.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
- Vocational or technical training is a plus.
Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on field role. You must be able to regularly lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds; move a 12-foot stepladder without assistance; and work at heights of up to 60 feet using ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, or aerial lifts. The work also involves routine walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead. You must be able to distinguish colors, see details at close range, hear and understand spoken instructions, and communicate in English.
If you have hands-on electrical experience and want to continue developing your commissioning skills, Atlas Connections would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.