Electrical Commissioning Technician

Oxford Solutions is working with a client seeking an Electrical Commissioning Specialist for a 6-month contract opportunity in Buffalo, NY. This role will support an active data center project that is already in progress, with additional resources being added to the commissioning team. Target start date is end of June.

This is a field-based technical role supporting programmatic commissioning throughout the project lifecycle. While testing is the portion most often associated with commissioning, this role will also support deliverable review, quality management, vendor checkout, field verification, and issue tracking before construction is complete.

This is not a supervisory role. The Electrical Commissioning Specialist will work independently on assigned scopes while collaborating with the project team and communicating field conditions, deficiencies, and progress to the Electrical Lead.

Schedule and Travel

This is a 6-month contract based in Buffalo, NY. The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule, averaging about 50 hours per week, with travel home on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings as needed. The commissioning team typically works on a 2-week field rotation followed by 1 week at home. Candidates should be comfortable with up to 65% travel and occasional extended hours, nights, or weekends during critical testing milestones and owner acceptance events.


Responsibilities

• Support electrical commissioning activities for an active data center project
• Review project deliverables, commissioning documentation, and field records for completeness and accuracy
• Assist with quality management activities throughout design, construction, vendor checkout, and testing phases
• Perform field verification of electrical systems, equipment, installation conditions, and readiness
• Support inspection, startup, functional testing, and validation of electrical systems and related infrastructure
• Assist with commissioning of power distribution, electrical equipment, controls, and supporting systems
• Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies, open items, and field issues
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and project team members during checkout and commissioning activities
• Provide daily updates to the Electrical Lead regarding assigned scopes, progress, and issues
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of electrical issues during commissioning activities
• Follow all site safety requirements, electrical safety procedures, and work practices
• Support owner acceptance activities and critical testing milestones as needed
• Maintain organized commissioning records, checklists, deficiency logs, and closeout documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical field preferred
• Vocational/trade certification or equivalent hands-on electrical experience will also be considered
• 6+ years of relevant technical experience
• Experience may include electrical commissioning, startup, field operations, maintenance, electrical systems testing, power distribution, equipment checkout, quality management, or technical field work
• Background in data centers, critical infrastructure, power generation, industrial manufacturing or comparable environments preferred
• Direct commissioning experience is preferred but not required
• Experience supporting commissioning during design, construction, vendor checkout, and testing phases is a plus
• Military technical backgrounds are strongly transferable, including Navy nuclear MMN/EMN/ETN, Army 91-series, Air Force 3E0X2, Marine 1141, Coast Guard EM/MK, or similar technical experience
• Valid driver's license required
• NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical Worker required or ability to complete during onboarding
• OSHA 10 Construction certification required or ability to complete during onboarding
• CxT, BCxP, Journeyman Electrician license, or manufacturer startup training is preferred
• Experience with equipment manufacturers such as Vertiv, Schneider, Caterpillar, Cummins, or similar is a plus

Electrical Commissioning Technician - 26-00440
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