Position: Commissioning Site Technician, Electrical
Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract (likely to be extended)
Airswift has been entrusted by one of our esteemed power clients to find a Commissioning Site Technician, Electrical for an exciting opportunity in Portsmouth, Virginia. This is an excellent chance to work on large-scale projects within the offshore wind industry, with the potential for contract extension.
Key Responsibilities:
* Site Supervision & Coordination: Be present at the work location to supervise, coordinate, and actively engage in commissioning activities.
* Compliance & Safety: Ensure that all commissioning teams adhere to HSE programs, project requirements, and contract agreements.
* Electrical Focus: Oversee electrical systems, equipment, instrumentation, and control activities, with a specific focus on electrical PTW (Permit to Work), LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), and SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations).
* Electrical Work Authorization: Authorize, plan, and execute electrical work as the HV Electrical Authority, ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with safety and operational standards.
* Work Coordination: Support the coordination and authorization of work activities within an energized perimeter.
* Daily Meetings: Actively participate in daily coordination meetings with contractors and stakeholders involved in commissioning work.
* Technical Input: Provide technical input regarding test status, schedule updates, and other relevant information to managers and schedulers.
* Documentation & Review: Support the process of reviewing and managing essential commissioning documentation, including reports, plans, and As-Built documents.
* LOTO & Energization: Execute and coordinate Owner LOTO isolations, documentation, and energization activities for both high and low-voltage equipment.
* Plan & Procedure Authorization: Review, authorize, and maintain plans, procedures, and certification documentation for commissioning activities.
* Owner Representation: Act as the owner's representative to witness, inspect, audit, walk down, and accept work performed.
* System Monitoring: Monitor electrical network systems to ensure a healthy operational state and prioritize troubleshooting based on alarm severity.
* Pre-Energization Tasks: Perform SLD (Single Line Diagram) walks, breaker line-ups, isolations, and system validations prior to in-service energizations.
Preferred Experience:
* Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Electrical Technician or Commissioning Site Technician, with a strong preference for those who have worked directly on Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) projects.
* Offshore Wind Expertise: Experience handling electrical projects within offshore wind projects valued at $100M+.
Education:
* Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
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