Electrical Technician

Job Title: Electric Commissioning Technician

Location: 8210 Seward Rd Fairfield, OH 45011

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Location: Westchester OH. Some travel to Fairfield OH site 10 minutes away

Shift: 1st shift Mon-Fri

Shift: Night Shift 4:30pm -1am

Shift: Weekend 5am to 5pm Friday – Sunday

Top 3 Qualifications

Experience with electrical gear, UPS systems, and electrical testing.

Equipment commissioning testing for electrical function

Flexibility to work around production and assembly schedules as testing needs require.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, or electrical assembly.

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, electrical drawings, and test specifications.

Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical circuits and 3-phase electrical systems.

Experience using electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, multimeters, continuity testers, hipot testers, ground bond testers, and power meters.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to follow electrical safety requirements, test procedures, quality standards, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements.

Ability to work independently once trained and adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Willingness to work overtime or alternate shifts as business needs require.

Job Description

The client is seeking an Electric Commissioning Technician to support electrical testing operations at its West Chester and Fairfield, Ohio facilities. The position will primarily support testing of advanced 3-phase UPS systems used in critical-power applications.

Contractors will complete required plant electrical-safety training before performing testing activities.

Responsibilities

Set up and perform functional, operational, and electrical testing on 3-phase UPS products.

Test UPS systems, electrical assemblies, controls, breakers, CTs, communication components, and related electronic systems.

Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, bills of material, and test specifications.

Troubleshoot wiring, electrical, mechanical, and functional issues identified during testing.

Perform AC/DC circuit analysis and validate proper system operation.

Use appropriate electrical test equipment to diagnose and verify system performance.

Upload firmware, download parameters, configure control panels, and support electronic component setup as required.

Set up and verify protective relays, breakers, controls, sensors, meters, and related devices according to engineering documentation or vendor manuals.

Accurately document test results, defects, rework, and quality findings.

Escalate test failures, drawing concerns, and quality issues to Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or supervision as appropriate.

Maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with 5S and Lean manufacturing practices.

Support continuous-improvement efforts related to testing, quality, first-pass yield, cycle time, and productivity.

Preferred Experience

Previous testing experience with UPS systems, power distribution units (PDUs), switchgear, electrical panels, or industrial electrical equipment.

Experience with 3-phase power systems, hipot testing, ground bond testing, functional testing, or load testing.

Familiarity with protective relays, breakers, CTs, meters, communication modules, and control panels.

Experience uploading firmware or configuring electronic controls.

Electrical or wiring certification preferred.

Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous-improvement practices.

Basic computer skills, including Windows-based applications and digital test-documentation systems.

Physical & Work Environment

Ability to work in a manufacturing and electrical-test environment.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work around large electrical equipment for extended periods.

Ability to use hand tools, electrical test equipment, and computer-based test systems.

Ability to lift or move materials within company safety guidelines.

Work near energized equipment only in accordance with approved safety procedures and required training.