Commissioning Manager

Rippling, Inc.; Cedar Creek (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifico Energy seeks a seasoned Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning across disciplines for Cedar Creek, a large gas turbine project. You will govern the contractor's programme, own turnover to commercial operation, and drive startup issue resolution with engineering, construction and OEM.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in power plant commissioning with senior leadership, and proven records on multiple projects to commercial operation, including owner representation under lump-sum

Qualifications

• 15+ years in power plant commissioning, including senior leadership.
• Two or more projects taken through to commercial operation.
• 5+ years representing an owner over an EPC contractor under a lump-sum contract.
• Deep familiarity with ASME PTC 46 and PTC 22 performance testing.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent years of field experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the owner's commissioning organization across all disciplines.
• Govern the contractor's commissioning programme, procedures and readiness.
• Own the turnover and completion sequence through to commercial operation.
• Review and approve performance test procedures, and witness testing.
• Drive resolution of startup issues with engineering, construction and the OEM.
• Report readiness and completion status to the Project Director.

Skills

Power plant commissioning

Senior leadership

Owner representation on EPC contracts

ASME PTC 46/PTC 22

Engineering field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Pacifico Energy develops, finances, builds, and operates energy infrastructure that powers businesses and communities. In the U.S., we are tackling one of the biggest challenges facing AI and large-scale data centers: access to reliable power. Our private grids bring dedicated generation and energy storage directly to customers, helping projects move forward without waiting for traditional utility connections. We draw on Pacifico Energy Group’s experience across the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, spanning solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas. Joining Pacifico means helping turn ambitious energy projects into operating infrastructure, with work that connects directly to the people and businesses building the future of AI.

Cedar Creek is a 1,100 MW simple-cycle gas turbine power project moving toward commercial operation. As Commissioning Manager you lead the owner's commissioning organization through startup and performance testing of the full turbine fleet. It is the seat that decides when the project is finished.

What you get to do:

• Lead the owner's commissioning organization across all disciplines.
• Govern the contractor's commissioning programme, procedures and readiness.
• Own the turnover and completion sequence through to commercial operation.
• Review and approve performance test procedures, and witness testing.
• Drive resolution of startup issues with engineering, construction and the OEM.
• Report readiness and completion status to the Project Director.

What you bring to the role:

• 15+ years in power plant commissioning, including senior leadership.
• Two or more projects taken through to commercial operation.
• 5+ years representing an owner over an EPC contractor under a lump-sum contract.
• Deep familiarity with ASME PTC 46 and PTC 22 performance testing.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent years of field experience.

Nice to have:

• Multi-unit fleet commissioning experience.
• Simple-cycle gas turbine operation and control philosophy.