How to hire a commissioning technician

How to hire a commissioning technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step commissioning technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a commissioning technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new commissioning technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The commissioning technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a commissioning technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a commissioning technician that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of commissioning technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Commissioning Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Commissioning Technician	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$23-50
   Technical Testing Engineer	A technical testing engineer is responsible for inspecting and reporting the quality of products across the production cycle. You will thoroughly check procedures, materials, and electrical and mechanical systems to produce high-quality products for customers... Show more	$29-60
   Instrument And Controls Technician	An instrument and controls technician is responsible for checking and inspecting the condition of production equipment and machinery, ensuring its stability to support business functions and manufacturing processes. Instrument and control technicians study schematics and blueprints of system components to assemble parts and analyze its features for measurement... Show more	$23-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Start-Up
   • HVAC
   • Cooling Towers
   • Control Systems
   • Leed
   • PLC
   • Electrical Systems
   • Electrical Drawings
   • Mechanical Troubleshooting
   • Plumbing
   • Technical Support
   • Hydraulic Systems
   • Switches
   • I/O

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   Responsibilities:

   • Train and develop employees to accomplish work assignments with focus on GMP compliance and best safety practices.
   • Lead a team of 10 engineers to develop an infrare telescope that are launched on the NASA high-altitude balloonproject BRRISON/BOPPS.
   • Work on valves, switches, and transmitters.
   • Loop check field devices to HMI with clients.
   • Stroke shutdown and control valves, check vibration to compressor HMI.
   • Adhere to all cGMP requirements as defined by plant principles and FDA guidelines.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your commissioning technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A commissioning technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, commissioning technicians' average salary in maine is 58% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level commissioning technicians 53% less than senior-level commissioning technicians.
   • Certifications. A commissioning technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a commissioning technician's salary.

   Average commissioning technician salary

   $72,504yearly

   $34.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level commissioning technician salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a commissioning technician job description

   A job description for a commissioning technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a commissioning technician job description:

   Commissioning technician job description example

   It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.
   Contributes to the commissioning of a technical discipline at the installation site.
   Position Overview
   Contributes to the commissioning of a technical discipline at the installation site. The Wind Service Field Service Technician (Electrical/Mechanical)
   Project Sites throughout North America
   
   Responsibilities:
   Demonstrates strong Initiative and motivation to learn new technology and translate learning into employee coaching and mentoringmotivation and ability to work flexible work schedulebasic training within the iron and metal industry and/or electrical field;hands-on experience with electro-technical and hydraulic machinery; excellent customer service skillsexcellent communication skills; ability to organize and plan daily/weekly work with a high level of quality orientationability to analyze and resolve problems independent of supervision with a high level of results orientation.Willing to work through all holidays The role requires to travel 100% Travel
   
   Required Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience
   Previous experience with Siemens Gamesa Wind Turbine desired, including successful completion of GWO level, climb and rescue training are preferred Must have electrical skills and mechanical skills .Willing and able to learn new skills Basic supervisory/leadership skills Able to work suspended from heights up to 250 feet and maintain physical requirements to climb 100+ meter towers on vertical latter Flexibility to travel as needed and able to work within and lead a work team;Basic computer skills, data entry, outlook, excel etc; ability to think clearly and maintain composure during stressful, dangerous situations Have a high level and ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.Relocation will not offered for this role.Sponsoring a visa is not approved for this role
   
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5. Post your job

   To find commissioning technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any commissioning technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level commissioning technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your commissioning technician job on Zippia to find and recruit commissioning technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit commissioning technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new commissioning technician

   Once you've selected the best commissioning technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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