Sr Commissioning Coordinator

The Planet Group; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a seasoned Field Commissioning Engineer to lead planning, execution, and start-up for complex projects. You will coordinate with construction, operations, and vendors to ensure safe, reliable startup of pipeline and process equipment.

This role requires hands-on field experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight schedules, including travel across the U.S. pipeline network.

Qualifications

• Technical college degree or diploma.
• At least 10 years of technical experience.
• Knowledge of API, NEC, CEC, CSA Z662, NFPA 11.
• Hands-on field commissioning experience and ability to independently execute start-up.
• Strong troubleshooting of instrumentation, controls, electrical systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to lead diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans, resources, cost estimates, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate field commissioning activities across projects and manage third-party contractors and internal teams.
• Perform in-house commissioning for smaller core projects in collaboration with Operations.
• Wire, configure, and test PLCs, instrumentation, control panels, and communication systems.
• Ensure activities comply with safety and project objectives.
• Handover equipment from Construction to Commissioning and to Operations with documentation.
• Oversee outage management planning for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Travel 20–30 days per quarter; coordinate tight deadlines with safe working conditions.

Skills

Field commissioning

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Technical college degree or diploma

Job description

Responsible for the overall coordination and execution of project commissioning and start-up activities to ensure equipment and facilities are ready for safe, reliable operation.

This role focuses on commissioning planning, budget management, deficiency resolution, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Strong field commissioning capabilities and hands-on technical expertise are essential. Candidates must have prior field experience as a technician or engineer and the ability to independently perform commissioning activities.

The position provides technical support throughout the commissioning phase, troubleshooting issues and applying technical expertise to ensure successful project start-up.

Specific Accountabilities

• Provide technical input into the development and continuous improvement of commissioning procedures, checklists, and commissioning practices.
• Participate in engineering design reviews across mechanical, process, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to incorporate commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate field commissioning activities for projects of varying sizes across Liquid Pipelines and Gas Transmission, managing third-party specialized contractors and internal Enbridge technicians.
• Develop comprehensive commissioning and start-up execution plans, including resource requirements, cost estimates, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Independently perform in-house commissioning activities for smaller core projects in collaboration with Operations, including equipment configuration, calibration, start-up, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Perform hands-on fieldwork using appropriate tools and equipment to commission, calibrate, configure, and test systems and components.
• Apply technical expertise to wire, configure, and test programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, control panels, and communication systems.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with established Enbridge processes, procedures, and applicable safety requirements while meeting project scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Identify, manage, and resolve technical deficiencies and issues arising throughout the commissioning and start‑up phases.
• Ensure effective equipment handover from Construction to Commissioning and from Commissioning to Operations through detailed walkthroughs, documentation, and deficiency tracking.
• Provide planning and coordination oversight for outage management associated with greenfield and brownfield construction projects.
• Schedule and coordinate commissioning activities to meet tight deadlines while maintaining safe working conditions.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams, Construction, and Operations to identify, evaluate, and resolve issues, ensuring equipment is safe and reliable for operation.
• Apply a strong understanding of industry safety practices, including work permitting, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and electrical safety.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with field services contractors, promoting strong performance, accountability, and collaboration.
• Provide technical direction, guidance, and leadership to specialized commissioning teams and contractors.
• Support consistent commissioning execution and operational readiness across assigned projects.

Working Relationships

• Project Teams: Coordinate commissioning requirements, schedules, technical issues, and project deliverables.
• Construction Contractors: Manage construction-to-commissioning handovers and resolve outstanding deficiencies.
• Third-Party Commissioning Contractors: Provide oversight, coordination, and technical direction as required.
• Operations: Coordinate commissioning-to-operations handovers and ensure equipment readiness for safe operation.
• Project Managers: Provide updates on commissioning progress, schedules, budgets, risks, and outstanding issues.
• Commissioning Coordinators and Team Members: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to promote consistent execution and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Technical college degree or diploma.
• Minimum of 10 years of technical experience.
• Technical knowledge of applicable design and construction codes and standards, including API, NEC, CEC, CSA Z662, and NFPA 11.
• Demonstrated hands‑on field commissioning experience, including the ability to independently execute commissioning and start‑up activities.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills involving instrumentation, controls, electrical systems, and associated equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to independently lead and coordinate diverse teams, project stakeholders, customers, and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and time‑sensitive commissioning activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous commissioning experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Hands‑on experience with rotating and static equipment.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office‑based, with frequent scheduled travel to construction sites across the U.S. pipeline system, approximately 20–30 days per quarter.
• Extended working hours may be required to accommodate project schedules and commissioning milestones.
• Availability to respond to after‑hours requests for direction and technical assistance, including evenings and weekends, approximately 5–10 occurrences per quarter.
• Work schedules may be disrupted by project requirements and commissioning activities