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O'Connell Electric Company · 3 months ago

Senior Testing and Commissioning Manager

Victor, New York

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

O'Connell Electric specializes in commissioning substations and providing maintenance and testing services for various power distribution systems. The Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager will direct testing and commissioning activities on complex utility substation projects, ensuring safe and efficient project execution while providing hands-on leadership.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Develop detailed commissioning documentation to prepare for, execute, and record all commissioning results

Manage testing & commissioning activities for one complex or multiple smaller substation projects

Serve as dual-role leader (Construction Manager + Commissioning Manager) on brownfield projects when required

Identify Major Discrepancies in Substation Design and Detailed Protection & Control Design drawings and be responsible to determine the correction course of action

Design and develop Protection & Control (P&C) schemes

Act as execution lead on-site: coordinate sequencing, oversee test witnessing, and manage daily activities

Review and validate construction drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards

Provide and review deliverables: test plans, as-left settings, logic/GOOSE/SCADA diagrams, configs, commissioning report, asset keysheets, and marked-up substation prints

Apply advanced engineering theory and documentation practices in practical field execution

Provide on-site technical support during commissioning, troubleshooting, and testing

Coordinate with Owner, SP&C engineers, contractors, and commissioning agents to align project activities

Ensure safety, compliance, and readiness for energization

Development of Commissioning Outage and Energization Plans

Mentor and lead technical staff, ensuring work quality and compliance with standards

Populate asset information in to Owner’s electronic database at end of job

Assist Owner in Training Its resources in the operation of new Owner Asssets

Qualification

Protection & Control systemsSCADA systemsElectrical Field engineeringCommissioning of electrical equipmentRelay protection systemsArc Flash safety trainingTechnical documentationMentorshipLeadershipProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skills

Required

BSEE or BSET from an ABET-accredited school required

Must have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in electrical power utilities in the following areas: Construction, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment, Relay protection and control systems, Start-up and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems, Electrical Field engineering, Arc Flash safety training, Troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems, SCADA and communication systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Advanced knowledge of protection & control systems, SCADA, and substation automation

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Expertise in relay settings, logic diagrams, GOOSE messaging, and control schematics

Strong ability to plan, sequence, and execute commissioning activities safely and efficiently

Skilled in producing and reviewing technical documentation (test plans, reports, marked-up prints)

Proficiency in engineering software tools for testing, protection, and control

Mentorship and Leadership

Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and utility requirements

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities for field conditions

Effective communication and coordination across project stakeholders (Owner, engineers, contractors)

This position requires travel throughout NY State to customer sites and must have a valid driver's license. Travel is expected 80% of the time

Candidates must be comfortable working in active construction environments, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and adapting to various weather conditions