Commissioning Electrician

North Chicago, IL
Date Posted:11-May-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:484771

Job Description

Job Title: Commissioning Electrician
Location: Portage, IN (2 weeks each month at site, then 2 weeks (at home or where you want to work) doing development tasks)
Duration: 12 Months

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Instruct commissioning vendors on the proper execution of functional testing scripts for electrical data center equipment, including medium and low voltage power systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
  • Evaluate vendor technicians against defined competency standards and issue certifications upon successful demonstration of required skills
  • Conduct hands-on field training sessions and evaluations to ensure vendors can safely and accurately perform pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing
  • Identify gaps in vendor knowledge or performance and implement corrective action plans
  • Maintain accurate records of vendor certifications, training completions, and evaluation outcomes
  • Audit vendor commissioning activities onsite to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements
Secondary Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Learning and Development Program Manager with ongoing maintenance and growth of the accelerated vendor training program
  • Support the development, implementation, and delivery of commissioning training products, including instructional materials, assessments, and hands-on exercises
  • Provide subject matter expertise to inform curriculum updates and ensure training content reflects current equipment, procedures, and Amazon standards
Must Have:
  • Active Journeyman Electrician license; electrical background
  • Worked on electrical systems
  • Communication
Nice to Have:
  • Prior experience in a formal instruction, training, or mentorship role within a trades or commissioning environment
  • Familiarity with commissioning documentation (test plans, scripts, completion reports)
  • OSHA 30 certification or equivalent
  • Experience supporting large-scale commissioning programs with multiple concurrent vendors
  • Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) or EPMS platforms
  • 5+ years of experience commissioning electrical systems in data center or mission-critical facility environments
 

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $45.00/daily.