Commissioning Expert - Jenbacher Engines

INNIO; Texas; On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and long-term-disab.

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Paid time off and holidays (14)

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

INNIO Group is seeking a Commissioning Expert to coordinate commissioning activities at customer and project sites, ensuring safe and organized execution. You will manage schedules, resources, and stakeholders while interfacing with customers and site teams.

The role requires travel up to 90%, a technical background, and the ability to navigate complex field environments. Strong documentation and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commissioning experience or transferable field experience involving site coordination, equipment installation/startup, field service, or supervision of technical teams.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating cross-functional technical teams and multiple stakeholders in a complex field environment.
• Technical or mechanical background with working knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems, able to coordinate with technical teams and customers.
• Experience with commissioning documentation and tracking systems (e.g., MyPlant or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day commissioning activities at project sites, including priorities, schedules, resources, and multiple stakeholders.
• Provide onsite coordination for commissioning teams and serve as interface with customers and site staff.
• Lead or facilitate onsite technical and coordination meetings; communicate challenges and priorities.
• Apply working knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment to troubleshoot and coordinate resources.
• Maintain project and service documentation including system activities, event creation, warranty coordination, and admin duties.
• Promote safety and ensure commissioning activities meet site safety requirements.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Cross-functional leadership

Technical background

Documentation & reporting

Microsoft Office

Travel 90%

Driver's license

PPE compliance

Tools

MyPlant

Job description

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high-performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Role Summary

The Commissioning Expert serves as a key point of coordination for commissioning activities at customer and project sites, helping ensure work is organized, documented, communicated, and executed safely and effectively. This role coordinates technicians and other site stakeholders, supports customer-facing discussions, monitors schedules and priorities, and helps resolve issues that could impact commissioning execution.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day commissioning activities at project sites, including priorities, schedules, resources, and multiple stakeholders, while keeping work aligned with project requirements.
• Provide onsite coordination for commissioning teams and serve as a key interface with customers, site management, commissioning personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead or facilitate onsite technical and coordination meetings, communicate challenges and priorities, and maintain ownership of follow-up activities.
• Apply working technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment to understand commissioning issues, facilitate troubleshooting, and coordinate the appropriate resources for resolution.
• Maintain disciplined project and service documentation, including applicable system activities, event creation, warranty-related coordination, and other administrative responsibilities associated with the coordinator role.
• Promote a strong safety mindset and ensure commissioning activities are coordinated in accordance with applicable site safety expectations and requirements.
• Support effective execution in dynamic field environments by demonstrating strong organization, ownership, accountability, and the flexibility to adjust to changing site and project needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Demonstrated commissioning experience or transferable technical field experience involving site coordination, equipment installation/startup, field service, or supervision of technical teams.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating cross-functional technical teams and multiple stakeholders in a complex, field-based operational environment.
• Technical or mechanical background with working knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems, with the ability to effectively coordinate with technical teams and customers in field environments.
• Experience with technical or commissioning documentation, reporting, and tracking systems, such as MyPlant or similar tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 90% to customer and project sites, including rural or remote locations. Occasional international travel may be required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a company, leased, or rental vehicle as required for business travel.
• Must be physically able to safely navigate large project and customer sites, which may include walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, accessing equipment, and occasionally bending, kneeling, crouching, or stooping to inspect or access equipment from various positions.
• Must be able to work in both office and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with applicable site safety requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in the power generation, energy, oil & gas, industrial equipment, or other related heavy industrial industries is preferred.
• Commissioning experience with reciprocating engines or comparable heavy industrial and energy-related mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, coordinate, and support engineers, technical experts, and external suppliers while influencing others, navigating conflict, setting expectations, and aligning globally diverse teams toward common goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information and collaborate with customers, senior management, and global cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness and ability to work directly with engines and support activities at customer sites.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Self-driven and results-oriented, with a high degree of technical ownership and a strong say/do mentality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach to managing large, integrated programs and teams.
• Safety-focused approach with flexibility to work away from home according to established site schedules and changing project demands.

Compensation Range:

$86,800 to $130,200 per year (varies depending on relevancy of experience, technical certifications and other job-related criteria).

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off and 14 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings program

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INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.