Senior Commissioning Lead, Oil & Gas Pipelines

TPI Global Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions in Houston, TX seeks a Commissioning Coordinator/Lead to oversee commissioning and start-up for liquid pipeline and gas transmission projects, ensuring equipment, instrumentation, control systems, and pipeline facilities are tested and ready for operation.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of field commissioning experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate internal teams and external contractors while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Technical college degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of technical experience in industrial projects, commissioning, or related field operations.
• Hands-on field commissioning experience, equipment testing, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (API, NEC, CSA, NFPA).
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and contractor coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning and start-up plans, schedules, resource requirements, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate field commissioning activities across projects of varying sizes.
• Perform and oversee equipment configuration, calibration, functional testing, start-up, and troubleshooting.
• Work with PLCs, instrumentation, electrical control panels, and communication systems.
• Review commissioning procedures, checklists, engineering designs, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, construction contractors, and Operations personnel.
• Manage punch lists, deficiencies, technical issues, and corrective actions through completion.
• Ensure proper equipment handover from Construction to Commissioning and from Commissioning to Operations.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to commissioning coordinators, technicians, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Support outage planning and commissioning activities for greenfield and brownfield projects.

Skills

Commissioning

Leadership

Field experience

Planning

Education

Technical college degree

Tools

PLC

Instrumentation

Electrical panels

Job description

TPI Global Solutions in Houston, TX seeks a Commissioning Coordinator/Lead to oversee commissioning and start-up for liquid pipeline and gas transmission projects, ensuring equipment, instrumentation, control systems, and pipeline facilities are tested and ready for operation.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of field commissioning experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate internal teams and external contractors while maintaining safety and quality.