ABM Industries · 1 month ago
Commissioning Technician
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expABM Industries is seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Commissioning Technician to join their Power & Technical Services team. The role involves ensuring safe and compliant installation, testing, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems while providing technical leadership and support to clients throughout the energization process.
Facilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementJanitorial Service
Responsibilities
Serve as a daily champion of safety and Human Performance Improvement (HPI), modeling best practices for the commissioning team
Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing jobsite environment
Perform detailed commissioning, functional testing, and operational verification of low- and medium-voltage switchgear, breakers, transformers, and protection systems
Verify, configure, and commission microprocessor relays—including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse—to ensure correct protection logic, communication schemes, and system coordination
Execute system-level testing such as end-to-end protection testing, SCADA point-to-point verification, and interlock validation
Interpret complex electrical drawings (one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams) and proactively identify discrepancies, ensuring issues are documented and corrected
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams to resolve technical issues, clarify design requirements, and support project planning
Develop or refine commissioning test plans and procedures to ensure project-specific scopes are executed thoroughly and consistently
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including test reports, relay settings verification, redlines, daily logs, timesheets, and expenses
Support startup and energization planning, including outage coordination, equipment readiness checks, and safety walkdowns
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior technicians and commissioning support staff
Qualification
Required
4+ years of hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning, specifically within power distribution, protection, and control systems
Demonstrated proficiency with SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse protection relays, including configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning
Experience with relay test equipment, CT/PT test equipment, insulation resistance testers, and other standard electrical test tools
Strong proficiency using test software such as Pro-Test, Protection Suite, or RTS, including developing automated test routines
Experience creating and executing commissioning test plans, FAT/SAT procedures, and turnover documentation
Solid understanding of NERC PRC-005-6, equipment maintenance standards, and best practices for work in high-voltage substations
Ability to interpret and evaluate engineering drawings, relay settings, and electrical logic diagrams with high attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead field activities, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and document test results clearly
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently in dynamic field environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred; equivalent technical experience considered
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits
Training
Certification support
Opportunities to work on complex, high-profile electrical infrastructure projects
Company
ABM Industries
ABM Industries is a facility management company that offers airport shuttles, wheelchair assistance, and janitorial services to businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.2B2025-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.2B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Salmirs
President and CEO
Rene Jacobsen
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
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