Nuclear Project Commissioning Lead

Aecon; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Concessions is seeking a seasoned Project Site Commissioning Manager to lead planning, directing, and safely executing all pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, turnover, and operational readiness activities for power generation and nuclear projects.

You will interface with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Quality, Owners, Vendors, and OEMs to ensure safe and efficient turnover to Owner Operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ to 15+ years in power generation, industrial commissioning, startup, construction, or operations.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing commissioning on large EPC projects.
• Experience with nuclear / regulated facilities and turnkey turnover processes.

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 commissioning engineers, startup specialists, operators, and technical advisors.
• Ensure systems meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout turnover.

Skills

Leadership

Startup & commissioning

Risk management

Contract & stakeholder management

Schedule & cost control

Safety leadership

Written & verbal communication

Operational readiness planning

Nuclear safety culture

Regulatory & quality compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Job description

Aecon Concessions is seeking a seasoned Project Site Commissioning Manager to lead planning, directing, and safely executing all pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, turnover, and operational readiness activities for power generation and nuclear projects.

You will interface with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Quality, Owners, Vendors, and OEMs to ensure safe and efficient turnover to Owner Operations.