PIC Group Inc.

Electrical Commissioning Lead

LocationNew Orleans, LA

About This Job

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.



Title: Electrical Commissioning Lead


Position Type: Contract


Location: New Orleans, LA


Reports to: Commissioning Manager


Status: Non-Exempt



Key Project Requirements:

Ability to develop and execute detailed energization procedures.
Proven experience in relay testing and switchgear commissioning.
Comfortable leading in dynamic field environments and interfacing directly with EPC teams, third-party testers, and Owner’s Reps.
Knowledge of NETA electrical testing standards and NFPA 70E safety practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to manage and document field commissioning efforts.



Job Summary:

PIC Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead to support a utility power project in New Orleans, LA. This role will lead the commissioning and energization of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, including relays, switchgear, substations, and motor control centers. The ideal candidate will be hands-on in the field and responsible for procedure development, test execution, and coordination with Owner’s Reps and testing contractors. The position requires a proactive leader with deep commissioning knowledge and the ability to keep activities moving in complex stakeholder environments.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of energization and commissioning procedures.
Manage electrical testing activities for relays, switchgear, MCCs, substations, and related systems.
Supervise and coordinate third-party testing firms and ensure NETA standards are met.
Interface with the EPC team, vendors, and Owner’s Representatives to drive commissioning progress
Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout procedures, arc flash safety, and project-specific safety protocols.
Document all test results, energization milestones, and issues encountered during commissioning.
Lead daily electrical commissioning meetings, report status updates, and drive resolution of technical issues.
Ensure electrical systems are installed and tested per design and meet operational requirements prior to turnover.



Job Requirements:

Strong understanding of electrical commissioning practices, including startup and energization of MV/HV systems.
Proficient in reviewing one-line diagrams, schematics, test reports, and field documentation.
Field experience working with OEM vendors, testing contractors, and plant teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead teams and maintain commissioning documentation
Capable of navigating competing demands and personalities in a fast-paced, stakeholder-heavy environment.



Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk job sites, climb ladders, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to wear PPE for extended periods in a field commissioning setting.



Education / Experience:

8+ years of commissioning and electrical testing experience in power generation or industrial projects.
NETA certification or equivalent testing background strongly preferred.
OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.


PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.

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