Commissioning Manager

ACWA Power; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning and start-up activities for a large-scale CCGT power project in Saudi Arabia. The role requires steering pre-commissioning, first fire, synchronization and performance testing, while coordinating with EPC/OEM partners and lenders.

The ideal candidate has 15–20+ years in power generation commissioning, with proven CCGT project delivery and strong knowledge of GT/HRSG/ST/BOP interfaces, plus regional Middle East experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power Engineering or related discipline.
• 15–20+ years of power generation commissioning experience.
• Experience commissioning at least two large CCGT plants.
• Full lifecycle commissioning including first fire, synchronization, and performance testing.
• Strong IPP, EPC/OEM interfaces, and lender/owner requirements experience.
• Knowledge of GT, HRSG, ST, BOP, grid synchronization and performance testing.
• Saudi Arabia / Middle East experience preferred.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning strategy, planning, execution and handover from MC through ICOD/PCOD.
• Manage pre-commissioning, first fire, synchronization, and performance testing.
• Lead commissioning teams and coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, Owner's Engineer, Lenders' Technical Advisor, and Owner/Operations teams.
• Manage interfaces across grid, fuel gas, water, electrical systems, GT, HRSG, ST, and BOP.
• Oversee MC, TOP/ECC, system turnover, punch-list closure, documentation and handover.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, contractual, technical and regulatory requirements.
• Lead performance testing to support plant guarantees and COD milestones.

Skills

Power engineering

Commissioning leadership

CCGT experience

Project interfaces

Grid synchronization

HSE compliance

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Power Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning and start-up activities for a large-scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power project in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning strategy, planning, execution, and handover from Mechanical Completion through ICOD/PCOD.
• Manage pre-commissioning, first fire, synchronization, combined-cycle operation, performance and reliability testing.
• Lead commissioning teams and coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, Owner's Engineer, Lenders' Technical Advisor, and Owner/Operations teams.
• Manage interfaces covering grid, fuel gas, water, electrical systems, GT, HRSG, ST, and BOP.
• Oversee MC, TOP/ECC, system turnover, punch-list closure, commissioning documentation, and operational handover.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE, contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead performance testing and support achievement of contractual plant guarantees and commercial operation milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power Engineering, or related discipline.
• 15-20+ years of power generation commissioning experience.
• Proven experience commissioning at least two large CCGT plants
• Full commissioning lifecycle experience: first fire, synchronization, combined cycle, performance and reliability testing.
• Strong experience with IPP projects, EPC/OEM interfaces, and lender/Owner requirements.
• Strong knowledge of GT, HRSG, ST, BOP, grid synchronization, and performance testing.
• Saudi Arabia / Middle East experience strongly preferred.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

This is a senior leadership role requiring proven delivery of large-scale CCGT projects from construction completion through commercial operation.