Commissioning Electrician in Chicago

Commissioning Electrician (Data Center/Mission Critical) Location: Chicago, IL Job Type: 12-Month W2 Contract (Potential Extension) Schedule: Onsite | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Compensation: $50–$60/hour DOE Russell Tobin is supporting a leading global technology and cloud infrastructure organization in the hiring of a Commissioning Electrician to support large-scale data center commissioning operations. This role is ideal for experienced electrical professionals with a strong background in mission‑critical environments who are passionate about technical excellence, training, and operational reliability. You’ll join a highly collaborative commissioning team responsible for accelerating vendor onboarding and ensuring the successful execution of electrical systems commissioning across expanding data center operations. What You’ll Do Primary Responsibilities Instruct and certify commissioning vendors on the proper execution of functional testing scripts for electrical data center equipment Support commissioning activities involving: Medium and low voltage power systems UPS systems Generators Switchgear PDUs Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) Conduct hands‑on field training and competency evaluations for vendor technicians Assess vendor performance against established standards and issue certifications upon successful completion Identify technical skill gaps and implement corrective action plans Maintain accurate records of certifications, training completions, and evaluation outcomes Audit onsite commissioning activities to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards Secondary Responsibilities Assist with the growth and maintenance of an accelerated vendor training program Support the development and delivery of training materials, assessments, and hands‑on exercises Provide subject matter expertise for curriculum updates and process improvements Collaborate closely with internal commissioning and learning & development teams Required Qualifications Active Journeyman Electrician License 5+ years of experience commissioning electrical systems in data centers or other mission‑critical facilities Strong knowledge of medium and low voltage power distribution systems Experience executing functional testing scripts for electrical infrastructure equipment Ability to read and interpret: Electrical drawings Single‑line diagrams Specifications Sequences of operation Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly Experience working in critical operations or high‑reliability environments Qualifications Previous experience in training, instruction, mentorship, or technical coaching Familiarity with commissioning documentation such as test plans, scripts, and completion reports OSHA 30 certification Experience supporting large‑scale commissioning programs with multiple vendors Familiarity with BMS or EPMS platforms What Makes This Role Unique Opportunity to work with one of the most advanced commissioning teams in the data center industry High visibility within a rapidly expanding infrastructure environment Strong collaborative culture focused on ownership, learning, and operational excellence Direct impact on scaling critical infrastructure operations Ideal Candidate Background Successful candidates typically come from: Data center commissioning Mission‑critical electrical operations Critical infrastructure environments Industrial or large‑scale electrical systems commissioning Candidates without commissioning or mission‑critical infrastructure experience will not be considered. Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, creed, ancestry, physical, mental, reproductive health, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender expression, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Jobline ZR