What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning-Lead Subject Matter- Electrical, Medium Voltage position at FusionIRX?
Position Summary
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 within mission-critical facilities. This 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 to client and regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority for medium-voltage commissioning activities (typically 5kV–35kV systems).
- Lead commissioning of:
- Medium-voltage switchgear and substations
- Utility interconnections and service entrances
- Transformers, protective relays, and grounding systems
- 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 (NFPA, NEC, IEEE, NETA, OSHA)
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Construction and commissioning documentation
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
- Willingness and ability to work full-time on site in Boise, Idaho.
Professional Standards & Ethics
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 (NETA, NICET, or equivalent) are a plus.
Work Environment
- Full-time, on-site position at active construction and commissioning sites.
- Requires field presence during testing, start-up, and energization activities.
- Occasional extended hours during critical commissioning milestones.