Senior Commissioning Coordinator

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

Employment type - Contract through Nov 2027 (High possibility of extension)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Coordinator to lead and coordinate commissioning and start-up activities for liquid pipeline and gas transmission projects. This role focuses on commissioning planning, field execution, technical troubleshooting, budget and schedule management, and coordination with project teams, operations, construction contractors, and specialized commissioning technicians.

The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on technical background in field commissioning, equipment configuration, instrumentation, PLCs, electrical systems, and start-up activities. Previous experience as a field technician or engineer is essential, along with the ability to independently execute commissioning tasks and lead multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage commissioning and start-up execution plans, including resources, cost estimates, schedules, and field activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activities for small to large-scale liquid pipeline and gas transmission projects.
• Perform hands-on commissioning, configuration, calibration, functional testing, start-up, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Wire, configure, and test PLCs, instrumentation, control panels, and communication systems.
• Provide technical input into commissioning procedures, checklists, engineering 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical college degree or diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, Mechanical, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of technical experience in commissioning, field engineering, instrumentation, electrical systems, controls, or related technical work.
• Strong hands-on experience with equipment commissioning, configuration, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLCs, instrumentation, control panels, wiring, and communication systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes, such as 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, including permits, LOTO, and electrical safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous commissioning experience in the oil and gas, liquid pipeline, or gas transmission industry.
• Hands-on experience with rotating and static equipment.
• Experience coordinating third-party commissioning contractors and internal field technicians.
• Familiarity with commissioning and start-up planning for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience managing equipment deficiencies, project handovers, and operational readiness.

Work Environment and Travel:

• Combination of office-based work and frequent travel to construction and commissioning sites across the US pipeline system.
• 20–30 days of travel per quarter.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and respond to occasional after-hours calls, including evenings and weekends.
• Approximately 5–10 after-hours occurrences per quarter, depending on project requirements.
• Must be comfortable working in field environments and coordinating commissioning activities under tight deadlines.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is a senior-level commissioning professional with 10+ years of hands-on field experience, preferably in oil and gas pipelines or gas transmission. Candidates with backgrounds in commissioning engineering, instrumentation and controls, electrical systems, field service, or pipeline operations may be a strong fit if they have practical commissioning and start-up experience.

Key screening priorities: Hands-on commissioning, PLCs and instrumentation, electrical/control systems, field leadership, pipeline or oil and gas experience, and willingness to travel extensively across the US.