Electrical Commissioning Specialist (2)

Division:

Bluewater Consulting Services (BCS)

Job Title:

Electrical Commissioning Specialist (2)

Location:

Rapid City, SD

Start Date: Within the next few weeks

Duration:

4 to 6 months

COMPENSATION & LOGISTICS
Pay Rate:

$65/hr straight time | $97.50/hr OT (anything in excess of 40 per week)

Per Diem:

$153.57/day seven days a week regardless of work schedule. (Max GSA rate for the area)

Mobilization:

Miles at the government rate, meals (up to the GSA rate, receipts not required), travel time at the ST rate, and any lodging expensed back according to receipts.

Home Leave:

Home leave is provided once a month; travel expenses (mileage or flight) reimbursed.

Estimated Hours:

Schedule is client-directed and will fluctuate week to week.

SCREENING & COMPLIANCE
Drug Screening:

Required

Work Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Special Safety Req.:

None specified

Project Overview
The Client is seeking two (2) contract Electrical Commissioning Specialists to execute electrical commissioning activities at a new reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) generating station, consisting of six engine generator units, being constructed adjacent to an existing facility. Working under the Client's commissioning leadership, these individuals will perform installation verification, checklist execution, wiring verification, and functional testing on generators, switchgear, and plant electrical distribution from construction completion through energization. The roles are a fit for detail-oriented field professionals with electrical commissioning, QA/QC, or electrical construction experience.

Key Responsibilities

Execute commissioning inspections and checklists on electrical equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, panelboards, and plant distribution, per approved procedures

Perform point-to-point wiring verification, continuity checks, insulation resistance testing support, and torque verification per specifications

Verify electrical installation against one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams; walk down systems and develop punch lists

Support pre-energization checks and energization activities in coordination with the commissioning team

Support third-party electrical testing (NETA) activities and OEM commissioning as directed

Execute functional testing of motors, MCCs, and control interfaces; document results and deficiencies

Document inspection results, deficiencies, and punch items with photos and objective evidence

Track and close assigned punch list items; re-inspect corrected work and verify closure

Participate in daily coordination meetings; report progress and obstacles to the Client's commissioning leadership

Comply with all site safety programs, OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements, and Client safety protocols, including safe work practices near energized equipment

Ideal Candidate Profile
Required Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of electrical commissioning, QA/QC inspection, electrician, or electrical construction experience on power generation or heavy industrial projects

Hands-on familiarity with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, generators, and LV/MV plant distribution

Able to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams; experience executing checklists and documenting inspection results

Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and safe practices around energized equipment

Power generation or heavy industrial commissioning experience preferred; reciprocating engine plant experience a plus; must be able to mobilize within the next few weeks

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