Field Commissioning Manager – Substation Engineering
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Field Commissioning Manager leading and coordinating commissioning activities for high-voltage substations and power plants. Building and managing a commissioning field team to support operational needs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate field commissioning activities for validation of P&C schemes and equipment testing for high-voltage transmission/distribution substations, power plants, and petrochemical plants.
- Develop and execute commissioning test plans, NERC PRC-005 documentation, and compliance activities.
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, and validation of AC/DC schematics, CT/PT circuits, relays, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, power transformers, and other equipment.
- Manage commissioning resources, including scheduling, invoicing coordination, and maintaining test equipment.
- Support installation, demolition, and field service efforts as needed.
- Build, train, and lead a commissioning field team to meet project and operational requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, contractors, and utility personnel to support safe and efficient project execution.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and safety requirements.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in commissioning, protection and control, or substation field services.
- Demonstrated leadership or team management experience in utility or industrial settings.
- Strong knowledge of protective relaying, substation equipment, and commissioning practices.
- Experience with NERC compliance requirements, specifically PRC-005 documentation.
- Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Benefits:
- $178 per diem for nights spent away from the Athens/Home Area on approved field assignments
- Two (2) weeks of paid vacation upon hire
- Company-paid holidays
- Eligibility for 100% employer-paid health insurance on the first day of the month following successful completion of a 90-day introductory period
- Simple IRA Retirement Plan with 3% company match (after one year of employment)
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