Commissioning Lead

Colonial Group; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

C2O Group is seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead for a major LNG facility project in Southern Louisiana. The Lead will oversee commissioning and startup activities within their area, interfacing with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and client stakeholders to drive readiness and successful startup execution.

The role requires 10–15 years in LNG or related energy projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• 10–15 years in LNG/oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy projects.
• Experience leading commissioning, startup, operational readiness, or turnover.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and stakeholder skills.
• LNG project experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities within assigned systems or disciplines.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Support system turnover, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing.
• Facilitate readiness reviews, risk assessments, punch list management, and issue resolution.
• Monitor progress and provide status updates, forecasts, and commissioning metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safety culture and safe work practices.
• Participate in planning meetings, stakeholder engagements, and execution strategy development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Commissioning management systems

Turnover software platforms

Job description

Commissioning Lead

Location: Southern Louisiana
Company: C2O Group
Employment Type: Full-Time, Project-Based

Position Summary

C2O Group is seeking an experienced Commissioning Leads (all disciplines) to support a major LNG facility project in Southern Louisiana. The Commissioning Lead will be responsible for overseeing commissioning and startup activities within their assigned area, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution throughout the project lifecycle. This role will serve as a key interface between engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and client stakeholders to drive project readiness and successful startup execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities within assigned systems or disciplines.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support system turnover, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
• Facilitate readiness reviews, risk assessments, punch list management, and issue resolution efforts.
• Monitor project progress and provide status updates, forecasts, and commissioning metrics to project leadership.
• Ensure compliance with project safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support safe work practices throughout all commissioning activities.
• Participate in project planning meetings, stakeholder engagements, and execution strategy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience supporting LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading commissioning, startup, operational readiness, or turnover activities.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and fast-paced project environments.
• Knowledge of commissioning systems, work processes, and industry best practices.
• LNG project experience is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale EPC or brownfield/greenfield industrial projects.
• Familiarity with commissioning management systems and turnover software platforms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule objectives.

Additional Information

This opportunity is contingent upon project award, client approval, and final authorization to proceed. C2O Group reserves the right to modify, delay, suspend, or withdraw recruitment activities based on project requirements, client direction, and award status.