Turbomachinery Commissioning Engineer

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

Job summary

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

You will work with OEM specialists and site teams to review commissioning activities, monitor equipment performance and resolve issues during startup and acceptance testing. The role requires hands-on diagnostics and a proven track record of successful first-fire with multiple units.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commissioning experience with large gas turbines and generators.
• Experience with first fire and synchronization across multiple units.
• Familiarity with OEM startup procedures and turbine control systems.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

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

Gas turbine commissioning

Generator commissioning

Turbine control systems

Vibration monitoring

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Digital construction documentation tools

Job description

Turbomachinery Commissioning Engineer - Power Generation - Texas

$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.