Mobile Generator Commissioning Lead

RigUp, Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Manager for mobile turbine gensets to lead end-to-end commissioning at customer sites. This role requires 50-70% travel and a strong background in field engineering and safety.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring regulatory compliance and thorough handover documentation while coordinating across vendors and customers. Based in The Woodlands, TX, with heavy travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in commissioning/start-up or field engineering for turbine gensets or mobile power deployments.
• Deep knowledge of AVR/governor, synchronization, and load sharing.
• Experience leading multi-party field execution under tight schedules.
• Coaching and building field team capability.
• Strong site safety knowledge and energized work controls (LOTO, permits, arc flash).
• Experience developing commissioning plans, schedules, and readiness gates.
• Supervision and verification of mechanical, electrical, and controls testing.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; electrical license/credential preferred.
• Experience with SCADA/telemetry for mobile fleets preferred.
• Emissions/compliance and fuel quality familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Commissioning Plan for each deployment.
• Build commissioning schedules aligned to installation and site readiness.
• Lead readiness gates from arrival to handover.
• Lead commissioning safety planning and control verifications.
• Ensure permits, JSAs/JHAs, and switch authorizations are in place.
• Coordinate and witness mechanical, electrical, and controls testing.
• Manage controls and protection verification for governor/AVR setups.
• Direct multi-discipline field teams and allocate daily tasks.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentorship.
• Deliver complete commissioning packages and handover documents.

Skills

Commissioning

Field engineering

Generator fundamentals

Safety procedures

LOTO/Permits

SCADA/Telemetry

Electrical testing

Training curricula

Leadership

Documentation

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

None

Job description

RigUp, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Manager for mobile turbine gensets to lead end-to-end commissioning at customer sites. This role requires 50-70% travel and a strong background in field engineering and safety.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring regulatory compliance and thorough handover documentation while coordinating across vendors and customers. Based in The Woodlands, TX, with heavy travel between sites.