Sr. Commissioning Manager

Atlas Sand; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Atlas Energy Solutions is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager (Power) to lead commissioning for large-scale power generation facilities, including BESS and medium-voltage systems. The role combines commissioning leadership with project management, construction oversight, and quality inspection across multiple units.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in power generation construction, 5+ years leading commissioning on engine or turbine projects, and strong safety/process documentation

Qualifications

• Ten years in power generation construction and commissioning.
• Five+ years leading commissioning on gas turbine or reciprocating engine projects.
• Experience with medium-voltage generation, generator protection, and synchronization.
• Familiarity with BESS commissioning and inverter-based resources.
• Proficiency with commissioning documentation and program development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the commissioning program and readiness gates.
• Direct unit startup, testing, and performance verification for fleets and BESS.
• Own the commissioning schedule and interface with supplier milestones.
• Coordinate field service resources and ensure schedule adherence.
• Manage punch list processes and energization readiness determinations.
• Provide safety leadership and field supervision across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Project scheduling

Verbal & written communication

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical discipline

Tools

Commissioning management systems

Turnover databases

Job description

Who We Are : Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics , distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies ,Atlasiscenteredarounda core mission of improving human beings’ access to hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders.

How You Will Make an Impact :

The Senior Commissioning Manager (Power) leads the commissioning of large-scale power generation facilities from mechanical completion through commercial operation, owning the planning, execution, and documentation of commissioning for multi-unit generation fleets, battery energy storage systems (BESS), medium-voltage electrical distribution, and balance of plant systems. This hybrid role combines commissioning leadership with project management, construction oversight, and quality inspection, and calls for a professional who can operate effectively across all four disciplines. Success requires disciplined safety and energization planning, objective evidence-based readiness decisions, and strong partnership with EPC contractors, OEMs, owner’s engineers, and customer representatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the project commissioning program, including systemization, turnover packages, and readiness gates such as mechanical completion, ready for energization, first fuel introduction, first fire, synchronization, and performance testing.
• Develop and enforce commissioning procedures, energization plans, startup checklists, and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) controls governing work adjacent to energized systems and live fuel gas.
• Direct and witness unit startup, load bank testing, load-share tuning, protection verification, and performance and emissions testing for generation fleets and BESS.
• Own the commissioning schedule and its interfaces with fuel availability, supplier milestones, and contractual commercial operation dates, reporting system readiness based on objective, documented evidence.
• Coordinate OEM and equipment packager field service resources, holding vendor commissioning support accountable to the project schedule.
• Administer punch list management, including item classification, closure verification, and energization readiness determinations.

Project Management, Construction Oversight & Inspection

• Provide construction oversight during the transition to turnover, witnessing and inspecting mechanical, electrical, and civil work affecting commissioning readiness, including equipment setting, alignment, terminations, pressure testing, and grounding.
• Review contractor QA/QC records, test packages, and turnover documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to acceptance, and support owner’s engineer hold and witness points.
• Manage commissioning-phase subcontractors and procurement needs, including invoice review, budget tracking, and change management for commissioning scope.
• Serve as a primary interface with EPC contractors, owner’s engineers, and customer representatives, and represent Atlas in commissioning and readiness meetings.
• Capture and incorporate lessons learned from initial units into standardized execution plans across the fleet.

Safety & Team Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture across commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with Atlas Energy Solutions safety policies, energy isolation lockout/tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site-specific requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and technical development to commissioning personnel assigned to the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in power generation construction and commissioning
• At least five (5) years leading commissioning on reciprocating engine or gas turbine generation projects
• Demonstrated startup experience with medium-voltage generation and distribution systems, generator protection and synchronization, and load bank testing programs
• Working knowledge of BESS commissioning and inverter-based resources
• Proficiency with commissioning management systems, turnover databases, and test documentation, with the ability to develop a commissioning program from the ground up
• OSHA 30 certification and working familiarity with NFPA 70E
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent Atlas to EPC contractors, owner’s engineers, vendors, and customers
• Ability to work extended rotations at remote project sites, with schedule flexibility during critical commissioning windows
• Valid Driver’s License and qualified through our company insurance/Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Policy
• Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline
• Multi-unit fleet commissioning experience on large gas engine platforms (Caterpillar or similar)
• Experience commissioning islanded, black-start, or behind-the-meter generation facilities
• Experience executing startup programs on accelerated project schedules
• Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) credential

Work Location & Travel Requirements

• Location: West Texas
• Work Environment: Field and Outdoors; active construction and commissioning sites with exposure to energized equipment, elevated work areas, operating machinery, and outdoor conditions
• Travel %:

Schedule/Work Arrangement: Project-based, on-site, including extended site rotations and schedule flexibility during critical commissioning windows

Physical Demands:

• Regular presence on active construction and commissioning sites, including the ability to walk project sites throughout the workday
• Required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and ladders, including work at elevation
• Must be able to work in and around energized equipment and operating machinery while wearing required personal protective equipment
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and heavier items with appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to tolerate conditions associated with outdoor construction environments, including heat, cold, dust, noise, and limited climate control

What You Will Love About Us

• Best People and Team. Great Place to Work , Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
• Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immediate vesting
• Relax and Recharge. Paid time off (non-rotational roles), 15+ company paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Atlas Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

Reasonable Accommodation Atlas Energy Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and those with pregnancy-related conditions in accordance with applicable law.

Job Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified at any time based on business needs.