Electrical Commissioning Specialist / Lead – Join a Team That Puts People First

At TWD, we know the secret to success isn’t just technical skill, it’s the people behind it. That’s why we hire for attitude first. If you’re collaborative, positive, and driven to grow, you’ll thrive here. We’re not a typical EPCM company. We’re a family-oriented team with global reach, working on exciting projects in Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Renewables, and more. Our name says it all: Together We Deliver.

Job Summary:

As an Electrical Commissioning Specialist / Lead, you will support and lead the commissioning of electrical systems across complex energy and infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for ensuring electrical systems are installed, tested, energized, integrated, and operating safely and in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and client expectations. Depending on experience level, the position may provide technical leadership, coordinate commissioning activities, oversee field execution, and serve as a key interface between engineering, construction, vendors, clients, and operations teams.

What You'll Do:

Commissioning Planning & Execution

- Develop, review, and execute electrical commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and test documentation.
- Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, functional testing, and performance verification activities.
- Review electrical systems and equipment for commissioning readiness and identify outstanding deficiencies.
- Lead or support field testing and commissioning of electrical systems, including power distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, motor control,



protection and control systems, and associated equipment.
- Verify equipment installation, wiring, labeling, configuration, and functionality against approved engineering and project requirements.
- Support system turnover and ensure commissioning documentation is complete, accurate, and traceable.

Testing & Technical Support

- Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, test reports, and commissioning procedures.
- Coordinate and witness electrical testing, including insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, primary and secondary injection, protective relay testing, functional testing, and other commissioning.
- Evaluate test results and assist with identifying equipment, controls, protection, or system performance issues.
- Support system energization and operational readiness activities in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements.
- applicable tests.
- Troubleshoot electrical system issues and support resolution of deficiencies identified during Project Coordination & Field Leadership

- Coordinate commissioning activities with engineering, construction, project management, vendors, contractors, and client representatives.
- Provide technical direction to commissioning personnel, contractors, and testing teams as appropriate to the role level.




- Participate in commissioning meetings, readiness reviews, walkdowns, and project coordination activities.
- Monitor commissioning progress, identify schedule or technical risks, and communicate issues to project leadership.
- For lead-level assignments, provide technical leadership and oversight for commissioning teams and establish consistent commissioning practices across project sites.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

- Execute commissioning activities in accordance with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, client requirements, and project procedures.
- Promote secure work practices during electrical testing, switching, energization, and commissioning activities.
- Support electrical safety programs, including safe isolation, lockout/tagout, energized work controls, and commissioning-specific risk assessments.
- Review commissioning records and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project quality requirements.
- Participate in incident investigations, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

Documentation & Reporting

- Prepare and review commissioning procedures, test forms, inspection records, punch lists, reports, and turnover documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of test results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and system status.
- Support preparation of commissioning progress reports and project closeout documentation.
- Ensure changes and field modifications are appropriately documented and communicated to the relevant project disciplines.

What You Bring:

- Primary Qualification (One of the following): <

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