Electrical Commissioning Lead

About This Role

The Electrical Commissioning Lead supports the Commissioning Manager at Yates Construction by focusing on the electrical aspects of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) and Contractor-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment. This role involves leading electrical trade partners through installation, testing, and integration, ensuring systems meet performance criteria, safety standards, and project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review & execute electrical-specific commissioning procedures, checklists, and test protocols for delivery and pre-functional testing activities, including energization, loop checks, and point-to-point verifications.
• Coordinate with trade partners and vendors for pre-installation meetings, delivery inspections, and installation, verifying compliance with manufacturer instructions and codes (e.g., NEC, IEEE).
• Lead on-site electrical testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during pre-functional testing, documenting results and deficiencies in Yates’ commissioning software.
• Assign and oversee energy isolation marshals for electrical activities, enforcing LOTO programs and energization plans to maintain safety.
• Support the CxA in functional and integrated systems testing for electrical systems, including load simulations and utility shutdown scenarios.
• Collaborate with the Mechanical Commissioning Lead and Commissioning Manager to ensure interdisciplinary integration, such as UPS with cooling systems.
• Conduct quality inspections at milestones, review documentation like torque reports and megger tests, and contribute to issue logs for deferred items.
• Facilitate vendor training on electrical systems and assist in compiling as-built drawings and final reports.
• Ensure all electrical work adheres to Yates’ safety protocols, including PPE usage and hazard mitigation.

Requirements

• 5+ years in electrical commissioning, ideally in projects involving complex electrical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, SCADA, and testing equipment.
• Strong leadership, technical troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field or related field experience.
• 5+ years in electrical commissioning, ideally in projects involving complex electrical systems.

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications