Commissioning Manager

Acwa; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Acwa seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning and start-up activities for a large-scale CCGT power project in Saudi Arabia. The role covers strategy, planning, execution, and handover from Mechanical Completion through ICOD/PCOD.

You will manage pre-commissioning, first fire, synchronization, and performance testing, coordinating with EPC/OEM interfaces and Owner teams to meet guarantees and COD milestones.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Power generation

Project interfaces

Grid synchronization

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power Engineering, or related discipline

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.