Commissioning Manager

Pacifico Energy; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifico Energy in Cedar Creek is seeking a seasoned Commissioning Manager to lead the owner’s commissioning organization for a 1,100 MW simple-cycle gas turbine project moving toward commercial operation.

You will govern the contractor’s commissioning programme, own turnover to COD, review performance test procedures and witness testing, and resolve startup issues with engineering, construction and the OEM, reporting readiness to the Project Director.

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

ASME PTC 46 / PTC 22

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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.