Turbomachinery Commissioning Engineer

Verto People Ltd; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People Ltd is seeking a Turbomachinery Commissioning Engineer for a Texas-based gas turbine startup and testing project. You will review procedures, witness first fire and synchronization, and monitor performance metrics while coordinating with OEM teams.

Ideal candidates bring extensive commissioning experience with large gas turbines, familiarity with OEM startup procedures and strong data interpretation skills to drive successful acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of commissioning experience with large gas turbines and generators.
• Involvement in first fire and synchronization across multiple units.
• Familiarity with OEM startup procedures and turbine control systems.
• Ability to review commissioning documentation and interpret operating data.

Responsibilities

• Review turbine commissioning procedures and manufacturer startup plans.
• Witness first fire, synchronization and initial loading.
• Monitor vibration, temperatures and operating performance during startup.
• Coordinate technical issues with OEM commissioning engineers.
• Apply lessons learned to improve subsequent commissioning activities.
• Support turbine performance testing and verify equipment preservation.

Skills

Turbomachinery

Gas turbines

Startup procedures

Vibration monitoring

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Turbomachinery Commissioning Engineer – Power Generation - Texas

Cedar Creek, TX

$150,000 - $190,000

Verto People is recruiting a Turbomachinery Commissioning Engineer to support gas turbine startup and testing on a power generation project.

You’ll work alongside OEM specialists and site teams, reviewing commissioning activities, monitoring equipment performance and helping resolve issues through startup and acceptance testing.

Key responsibilities

• Review turbine commissioning procedures and manufacturer startup plans.
• Witness first fire, synchronization and initial loading.
• Monitor vibration, temperatures and operating performance during startup.
• Coordinate technical issues with OEM commissioning engineers.
• Apply lessons learned to improve subsequent commissioning activities.
• Support turbine performance testing and verify equipment preservation.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of commissioning experience with large gas turbines and generators.
• Proven involvement in first fire and synchronization across multiple units.
• Familiarity with OEM startup procedures and turbine control systems.
• Confidence reviewing commissioning documentation and interpreting operating data.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field experience.

Previous owner-side commissioning experience and familiarity with digital construction documentation tools would be advantageous.