Lead Commissioning Manager - Power Plant Startups (Onsite)

System One, Inc.; Iva (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. seeks a Commissioning Manager for a challenging onsite role in Iva, SC. The contract position focuses on directing and ensuring peak performance, reliability, and safety during commissioning of a 200MW+ combined cycle project.

The candidate will oversee testing, integration, and handover across power plant assets. You will lead a team of technicians, collaborate with engineers and safety personnel, and implement robust commissioning protocols.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in power projects, with significant experience in combined cycle plants (conversion project 200MW- 2X1, VOGT HRSG, DOOSAN STG)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; highly organized and self-directed with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of commissioning technicians, coordinating operational commissioning activities on mechanical and electrical equipment such as turbines, boilers, pumps, generators and related power plant apparatus.
• Drive the commissioning process, overseeing system testing, troubleshooting, and integration efforts to ensure smooth and efficient plant startup and handover.
• Collaborate closely with contractors, engineering, operations, and safety departments to plan and execute commissioning activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and enforce commissioning protocols and procedures to ensure a safe and effective working environment, emphasizing compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement CTO packages.
• Monitor and assess equipment performance during the commissioning phase, recommending and overseeing necessary adjustments, optimizations, and upgrades to achieve operational excellence.
• Maintain detailed records of commissioning activities, system integrations, equipment performance, and compliance metrics for reporting, validation, and continuous improvement purposes.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and support to commissioning teams, plant operators, and other stakeholders, cultivating a culture of excellence, teamwork, and ongoing learning.
• Ensure the installed progress and work product are in line with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements. Highlight any variances or changes in the work placement.
• Track work progress and highlight key activity development in daily reports.
• Support our partners and project stakeholders at each project are communicating early and often when problems arise and be able to find creative solutions to project challenges.

Job description

System One, Inc. seeks a Commissioning Manager for a challenging onsite role in Iva, SC. The contract position focuses on directing and ensuring peak performance, reliability, and safety during commissioning of a 200MW+ combined cycle project.

The candidate will oversee testing, integration, and handover across power plant assets. You will lead a team of technicians, collaborate with engineers and safety personnel, and implement robust commissioning protocols.