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Electrical & Controls TFA (Technical Field Advisor)
Job Description
Department: AMP Operations
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Salary, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Commissioning Manager
Location: The Woodlands Corporate Office
Amount of Travel Required: 80%
Work Schedule:

• Rotational: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• Thursday-Wednesday shift (additional travel before and after)

Positions Supervised: None
AIP Level: 7
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Electrical & Controls TFA (Technical Field Advisor) provides hands on electrical and industrial controls field expertise to install, verify, commission, and troubleshoot mobile truck mounted turbine generator packages and their balance of plant interfaces. This role supports start up and reliability testing through turnover to operations, ensuring safe and reliable service of switchgear, transformers, protection systems, and SCADA/telemetry components.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")

• Leads electrical safety by following LOTO, arc flash controls, energized work rules, and permit to work compliance.
• Prepares and participates in JSA/JHA, pre task briefs, and hazard identification for commissioning activities.
• Maintains field discipline across cable management, labeling, torque practices, and controlled access to panels and test areas.
• Ensures all work complies with applicable codes, standards, and client/site requirements.
• Verifies installation and termination of generator output, step up transformer/switchgear interfaces, and associated feeder cabling.
• Verifies grounding and bonding, neutral/earthing schemes, and continuity of protective earth paths.
• Verifies control power (AC/DC), UPS/batteries, heaters, and auxiliary power distribution.
• Executes pre commissioning electrical checks, including continuity, insulation resistance, phase rotation, CT/VT verification, and torque verification.
• Supports switchgear lineup inspections, interlock checks, and breaker control circuit functional verification.
• Verifies controls cabinet readiness, including PLC/RTU, I/O modules, termination quality, and shielding practices.
• Configures and verifies industrial communications, including Ethernet/fiber connections, IP addressing, and time synchronization (NTP).
• Supports protocol connectivity and data flows for Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, and telemetry links to client SCADA/NOC.
• Validates critical alarms, statuses, and control points with client and SCADA stakeholders.
• Executes commissioning procedures and check sheets in accordance with the Commissioning Plan.
• Supports I/O checkout, functional verification, and cause and effect testing of discrete and analog points.
• Validates sequencing, permissives, and interlocks at the electrical/controls boundary.
• Supports E stop, safety circuit verification, and synchronization readiness checks.
• Assists with functional verification of protection and metering interfaces, including breaker status and trip indications.
• Supports load bank and step load testing by capturing data, reviewing trends, and identifying anomalies.
• Diagnoses and resolves issues across grounding, EMI, shielding, sensor mapping, and network stability.
• Maintains configuration control for PLC programs, HMI projects, parameters, and software baselines.
• Completes test packs, commissioning logs, and produces redlines or as built updates for wiring and network details.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre employment drug screening, pre employment fit tests, pre employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Driver's License required. Employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.)
• Daily in person, predictable attendance.
• Proficiency in spoken English language.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Required:

• 10 15 years of hands on experience in industrial electrical and controls installation/commissioning support (PLC/HMI/SCADA exposure required).
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required. An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Ability to read and interpret single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and network/architecture diagrams.
• Proven troubleshooting capability across electrical/controls boundaries in a field environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices (LOTO, arc flash awareness, test equipment use) and strong safety culture.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work extended shifts in field conditions as required by the project.

Preferred:

• Experience with common PLC/HMI ecosystems (project dependent), e.g., Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens; Ignition/FactoryTalk/Wonderware.
• Experience with generator packages, switchgear/transformers, and temporary/mobile power deployments.
• Familiarity with industrial networking basics (managed switches, fiber/media converters, segmentation concepts) and time sync (NTP).
• NFPA 70E training/familiarity and OSHA 10/30 (or equivalent).

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Technical expertise in industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation interfaces.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety standards, arc flash hazards, and LOTO requirements.
• Interpretation of complex electrical single line diagrams, wiring schematics, and network architecture.
• Execution of electrical pre commissioning tests, including insulation resistance, phase rotation, and CT/VT verification.
• Diagnosis and resolution of faults across power and automation boundaries, including EMI and network stability.
• Maintenance of configuration control for industrial software, PLC programs, and network parameters.
• Preparation of detailed commissioning documentation, test packs, and as built redlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel on a daily basis. They are frequently required to visit jobsites where the work environment may include exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio levels up to 85 dB, inclement weather, and extreme hot and cold temperatures. Due to these conditions, employees are required to wear company mandated and company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fire retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and safety gloves, and must strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures. When not traveling on job assignments, employees work in a warehouse or shop environment where they may be exposed to common hazards such as physical strain, moving machinery, loading and unloading activities, falling objects, and slip, trip, and fall risks. Employees are regularly required to lift heavy objects and must be able to independently lift up to 49 lbs. and lift 50-100 lbs. with a team assist.
Work hours may include or includes early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.
*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the company's expectations and business objectives.
English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:

• Understand all health and safety communications.
• Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge.
• Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees.
• Comprehend all operational and safety procedures.
• Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies.
• Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications.
• Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
Last Revised 05/2026.