Lead Pipeline Commissioning Engineer & Start-Up Lead

TPI Global Solutions; Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions is seeking a Senior Commissioning Coordinator to lead field commissioning and start-up for liquid pipeline and gas transmission projects across the United States. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, PLCs, instrumentation, and coordination with operations and contractors.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of hands-on field experience in oil and gas pipelines or gas transmission, with strong safety practices, travel readiness (20–30 days per quarter), and the ability

Qualifications

• Technical college degree or diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, Mechanical, or related technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of technical experience in commissioning, field engineering, instrumentation, electrical systems, controls, or related work.
• Hands-on experience with equipment commissioning, configuration, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLCs, instrumentation, control panels, wiring, and communication systems.
• Knowledge of API, NEC, CEC, CSA Z662, and NFPA 11.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead field activities involving project teams, contractors, technicians, and operations personnel.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices, permits, LOTO, and electrical safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning and start-up execution plans, including resources, cost estimates, schedules, and field activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activities for liquid pipeline and gas transmission projects.
• Perform hands-on commissioning, configuration, calibration, functional testing, start-up, and troubleshooting.
• Wire, configure, and test PLCs, instrumentation, control panels, and communication systems.
• Provide technical input into commissioning procedures, checklists, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, construction contractors, operations personnel, and third-party commissioning specialists.
• Manage commissioning deficiencies, technical issues, and corrective actions to ensure equipment is safe and ready for operation.
• Oversee equipment handover from Construction to Commissioning and from Commissioning to Operations.
• Support outage planning and management for both greenfield and brownfield construction projects.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements throughout commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety procedures, permitting requirements, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and electrical safety practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to commissioning coordinators, technicians, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining safe working conditions.

Skills

Field commissioning

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

PLCs

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Technical college diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, Mechanical

Tools

PLC hardware

Instrumentation test equipment

Job description

TPI Global Solutions is seeking a Senior Commissioning Coordinator to lead field commissioning and start-up for liquid pipeline and gas transmission projects across the United States. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, PLCs, instrumentation, and coordination with operations and contractors.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of hands-on field experience in oil and gas pipelines or gas transmission, with strong safety practices, travel readiness (20–30 days per quarter), and the ability