Description:
Commissioning Electrician – Large Horsepower Electric Compression (Lift Gas / Unconventional Onshore)
The Commissioning Electrician is responsible for the safe, efficient commissioning of large-horsepower electric compression systems used for lift-gas applications in onshore, unconventional oilfield operations. This role ensures all electrical, control, and drive systems associated with high-power compression equipment are properly installed, tested, energized, and documented prior to startup. The position requires strong technical expertise, disciplined safety practices, and effective coordination with multiple OEMs and internal project teams.
Key Responsibilities
· Inspect all electrical terminations and report concerns to the project execution lead.
· Verify motor rotations and incoming voltage phase rotations for all motors on skid.
· Troubleshoot control circuits and assist with commissioning-stage diagnostics.
· Verify proper adjustment and operation of all key interlocks prior to energization.
· Conduct pre-task safety briefings and ensure safe work execution.
· Energize transformers, MCCs, and medium-voltage drives used for large electric compression.
· Gather and review cable test documentation.
· Collect and record drive, compressor, and motor performance data into commissioning spreadsheets.
· Participate in PSSR meetings and highlight incomplete punch-list items.
Required Qualifications
· Active Journeyman Electrical License.
· Strong control-circuit knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
· Ability to coordinate with global project teams, drive OEMs, compressor OEMs, and site electrical/automation teams.
· Strong understanding of safety protocols for high-energy electrical and mechanical systems.
Preferred Experience
· Medium-voltage systems (1,000–35,000 V).
· Experience with large-horsepower electric compression equipment.
· Powerline experience.
· Compression systems (lift gas or similar).
· Low or medium-voltage drives (480–4160 V).
· Automation or programming experience.
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