About this role
ABM is seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Commissioning Technician to join our growing Power & Technical Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that low- and medium-voltage electrical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned safely, accurately, and in compliance with industry standards. You will play a critical role in verifying system integrity, optimizing performance, and supporting our clients through the energization and turnover process. Pay range: $50-$65. The pay listed is the base hourly rate range + plus available paid overtime. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as a daily champion of safety and Human Performance Improvement (HPI), modeling best practices for the commissioning team.
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Lead Job Hazard Analyses JHAs, maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing jobsite environment.
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Perform detailed commissioning, functional testing, and operational verification of low- and medium-voltage switchgear, breakers, transformers, and protection systems.
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Verify, configure, and commission microprocessor relays including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse to ensure correct protection logic, communication schemes, and system coordination.
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Execute system-level testing such as end-to-end protection testing, SCADA point-to-point verification, and interlock validation.
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Interpret complex electrical drawings one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams and proactively identify discrepancies, ensuring issues are documented and corrected.
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Coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams to resolve technical issues, clarify design requirements, and support project planning.
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Develop or refine commissioning test plans and procedures to ensure project-specific scopes are executed thoroughly and consistently.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including test reports, relay settings verification, redlines, daily logs, timesheets, and expenses.
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Support startup and energization planning, including outage coordination, equipment readiness checks, and safety walkdowns.
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Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior technicians and commissioning support staff.