Commissioning Tuning Engineer

Mitsubishi Power Americas; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Americas is seeking a Commissioning Tuning Engineer to apply advanced controls engineering to the startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of Mitsubishi gas turbines. You will diagnose issues, optimize turbine performance, and ensure safe operation while supporting commissioning activities with combustion tuning, VB tuning programs, and CASS.

This role requires travel up to 70% and a strong background in turbine controls and combustion dynamics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years of related experience/training.
• Strong knowledge of combustion tuning processes and theory to support gas turbine commissioning and tuning.
• Strong analytical and technical interpretation skills; ability to read and understand engineering documents.
• Effective written and verbal communication for internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard software including databases, project management tools, spreadsheets, and word-processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership.
• Support gas turbine commissioning and startup, including operational verification, controls troubleshooting, and system readiness activities.
• Independently perform combustion tuning on Mitsubishi J-Class gas turbines, including load overshoot mitigation and ignition tuning.
• Apply combustion dynamics expertise to diagnose and resolve instabilities and pressure fluctuations.
• Utilize combustion tuning and diagnostic tools, including VB tuning programs and CASS, for data acquisition, analysis, and tuning adjustments.
• Verify gas turbine control system functionality, including slot assignments, signal outputs, transmitters, failsafe logic, and control loops.
• Develop, implement, and troubleshoot DCS logic to support commissioning, controls operation, and combustion tuning activities.
• Perform instrument loop checks, calculate operational setpoints, and validate control logic against specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions during startup and commissioning.
• Prepare accurate technical reports documenting site conditions, actions taken, tuning results, and recommendations.
• Complete required internal and customer-facing documentation associated with commissioning and combustion tuning.

Skills

Gas turbine controls

Combustion tuning

Controls engineering

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

VB tuning programs

Combustion Adjustment Support System

DCS logic

Job description

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The Commissioning Tuning Engineer applies advanced controls engineering expertise to the startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of Mitsubishi gas turbines. This role requires demonstrated experience in gas turbine controls and/or combustion tuning, with a strong understanding of turbine control systems and combustion dynamics. The engineer supports commissioning activities by diagnosing technical issues, optimizing turbine performance and reliability, and ensuring equipment operates safely and in accordance with required operational specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership


• Support gas turbine commissioning and startup, including operational verification, controls troubleshooting, and system readiness activities.


• Independently perform combustion tuning on Mitsubishi J-Class gas turbines, including load overshoot mitigation, Fuel Gas Temperature (FGT) tuning, ignition tuning, and other advanced tuning procedures.


• Apply expertise in combustion dynamics to diagnose and resolve combustion instabilities, pressure fluctuations, and other dynamic performance issues.


• Utilize combustion tuning and diagnostic tools, including VB tuning programs and the Combustion Adjustment Support System (CASS), for data acquisition, analysis, and tuning adjustments.


• Verify gas turbine control system functionality, including slot assignments, signal outputs, transmitters, failsafe logic, control loops, HMI displays, and overall system readiness.


• Develop, implement, and troubleshoot DCS logic to support commissioning, controls operation, and combustion tuning activities.


• Perform instrument loop checks, calculate operational setpoints, and validate control logic against system specifications and performance requirements.


• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for technical and operational issues encountered during startup and commissioning.


• Prepare accurate and timely technical reports documenting site conditions, actions taken, tuning results, and recommendations for performance improvement.


• Complete required internal and customer-facing documentation associated with commissioning and combustion tuning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year institution with 3+ years of relevant experience; or 5+ years of related experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Strong knowledge of combustion tuning processes and theory, with the technical understanding required to support gas turbine commissioning and tuning activities.


• Strong analytical and technical interpretation skills, with the ability to read, analyze, and understand engineering documents, procedures, and technical requirements.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.


• Proficiency in technical documentation, including preparation of reports, business correspondence, and technical procedures or manuals.


• Proficiency with standard business and technical software, including databases, project management tools, spreadsheets, and word-processing applications.


• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70%, including domestic and international assignments by land and/or air for extended durations.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).


• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.


• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.


• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.


• Committed to quality products and services.


• Great working environment and culture.


• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.