Senior Commissioning Manager

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 229,233,000 - 243,560,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Senior Commissioning Manager — Electrical & Instrumentation for West Texas projects. The role oversees planning, testing, energization, startup and turnover on major field sites in Odessa/West Texas with extensive travel.

The candidate should have 12+ years in industrial electrical/instrumentation and 5+ years leading E&I teams, plus strong DCS/PLC/SIS/ESD knowledge and a commitment to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in industrial electrical, instrumentation, controls, commissioning or startup.
• 5+ years leading E&I commissioning teams on major projects.
• Experience energizing, starting up and turning over complex E&I systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the E&I commissioning program from mechanical completion through turnover.
• Manage commissioning staffing, schedules, procedures, and turnover.
• Lead testing and energization of MV/LV distribution, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, generators, UPS, and protective relays.
• Commission DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS/ESD, fire-and-gas, and instrumentation systems.
• Develop switching plans, energization procedures, and LOTO requirements.
• Lead pre-energization walkdowns and approve energization packages.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, safety, operations, vendors, and clients.
• Drive testing documentation, punch-list closure, and final turnover.
• Track commissioning schedules, progress, risks, and forecasts.
• Enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NEC requirements.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Commissioning leadership

Project startup

Reading schematics

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Senior Commissioning Manager — Electrical & Instrumentation

Location: Odessa, Texas / West Texas Project Sites

Pay: $80–$85/hour

Schedule: Extended hours, weekends, shutdown coverage, and travel as required

Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Commissioning on Major West Texas Projects

Are you an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager with a strong Electrical & Instrumentation background?

We're looking for a hands-on commissioning leader to overseeplanning, testing, energization, startup, and turnover for complex industrial projects across West Texas. This is a field leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge and the ability to make sound decisions in active construction and startup environments.

What You Will Do

• Lead the E&I commissioning program from mechanical completion through turnover
• Manage commissioning staffing, schedules, procedures, and turnover
• Lead testing and energization of MV/LV distribution, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, generators, UPS, and protective relays
• Commission DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS/ESD, fire-and-gas, and instrumentation systems
• Develop switching plans, energization procedures, and LOTO requirements
• Lead pre-energization walkdowns and approve energization packages
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, safety, operations, vendors, and clients
• Drive testing documentation, punch-list closure, and final turnover
• Track commissioning schedules, progress, risks, and forecasts
• Enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NEC requirements

What You Bring

• 12+ years of industrial electrical, instrumentation, controls, commissioning, or startup experience
• 5+ years leading E&I commissioning teams on major industrial projects
• Proven experience taking complex E&I systems through energization, startup, and turnover
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV electrical systems and DCS/PLC/SIS/ESD systems
• Strong understanding of LOTO, electrical switching, energized work, and commissioning risk Ability to read single-lines, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and logic diagrams
• Experience managing OEMs, testing agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet project site requirements

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Construction Management, Journeyman/Master Electrician license, PE, Certified Commissioning Professional, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, West Texas or Permian Basin experience, brownfield, shutdown, and tie-in experience.

If You Have Experience In These Areas, We Should Talk

Senior Commissioning Manager, E&I Commissioning, Electrical Commissioning, Instrumentation, Industrial Startup, Energization, MV/LV Distribution, Switchgear, MCCs, Transformers, Generators, DCS, PLC, SIS/ESD, SCADA, Fire & Gas, LOTO, NFPA 70E, Industrial Construction, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Commissioning Management.

Work Location: Odessa and West Texas project sites