Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Commissioning Specialist

TTS; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations provided

Mobilization and demobilization cover

Scheduled home trips cover

10% project completion incentive

Job summary

TTS' Industrial Services Group seeks a Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Commissioning Specialist for a long-term field assignment in the Western U.S. You will lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities while coordinating with engineering and construction teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include developing testing procedures and performing system turnover walkdowns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, or facility operations.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong background in instrumentation and controls within large industrial or process facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Instrumentation & Controls pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans and testing procedures.
• Support component-level testing and system turnover.
• Provide technical guidance and training as required.

Skills

Instrumentation expertise

Commissioning experience

PLC systems

HMI systems

SCADA systems

DCS systems

Electrical schematics interpretation

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Electronic turnover systems

Job description

TTS' Industrial Services Group is looking for a Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Commissioning Specialist to support a large-scale industrial project in the Western U.S.

This is a long-term field assignment for an experienced I&C commissioning/startup professional capable of leading pre-commissioning, commissioning, system turnover, testing, and troubleshooting activities in a complex process facility.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Instrumentation & Controls pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Coordinate with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and other commissioning disciplines.

Develop and execute commissioning plans, Advanced Work Packages, testing procedures, and integrated system/unit test procedures.

Perform and lead system turnover walkdowns and track deficiencies and punch-list items through resolution.

Support component-level, system-level, and integrated facility testing.

Review project designs and recommend modifications to support safe and effective startup and operation.

Review engineering revisions, vendor manuals, operating procedures, and maintenance documentation.

Develop and maintain instrumentation documentation, including specifications, calibration procedures, and maintenance plans.

Specify and source control devices for process systems.

Test, calibrate, install, inspect, troubleshoot, and support repair of instrumentation and monitoring equipment.

Monitor commissioning schedules and support progress reporting.

Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training as required.

Support shift work, overtime, weekends, and holidays when required by project activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Minimum 7 years of experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, or facility operations.

At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.

Strong background in instrumentation and controls within large industrial or process facilities.

Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument loops, and mechanical P&IDs.

Strong knowledge of instrumentation testing, calibration, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning practices.

Experience developing and executing commissioning procedures and system turnover documentation.

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic turnover/completions systems.

Mining, metals, extraction, or other heavy process-industry commissioning experience is highly desirable.

Must be comfortable working in an active construction/startup environment, including extensive walking, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and varying weather conditions.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Schedule: 3 weeks on / 1 week off

Camp accommodations provided

Mobilization and demobilization covered

Scheduled trips home covered

10% project completion incentive