Lead Site Commissioning Manager – Power Generation

Aecon U.S.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aecon University

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership programs

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Project Site Commissioning Manager to lead planning, directing, and safely executing pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, turnover, and operational readiness activities on a power generation project.

You will be the primary interface among Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owners, Vendors, and OEMs to ensure systems are tested, validated, and transferred safely from construction through commercial operation.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of power generation, industrial commissioning, startup, construction, or operations experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing commissioning activities on large EPC projects.
• Experience with combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT), simple cycle, reciprocating engine, or thermal generation facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing system turnover, testing, and commercial operation readiness.
• Basic knowledge of turbines, generators, HRSGs, transformers, switchyards, protection systems, DCS/PLC controls, balance-of-plant systems, fuel gas systems, and water treatment systems.
• Applicable industry standards, codes, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all commissioning and startup matters.
• Develop and implement the project Commissioning and Startup Plan.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
• Lead and manage commissioning engineers, startup specialists, operators, and technical advisors.
• Coordinate activities between construction, engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and plant operations.
• Ensure commissioning safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Power generation

Leadership

Commissioning

Startup

Contract management

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Project Site Commissioning Manager to lead planning, directing, and safely executing pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, turnover, and operational readiness activities on a power generation project.

You will be the primary interface among Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owners, Vendors, and OEMs to ensure systems are tested, validated, and transferred safely from construction through commercial operation.