Turbomachinery Construction Manager

Rippling, Inc.; Cedar Creek (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifico Energy seeks a seasoned Commissioning Manager for the Cedar Creek project in the United States. You will lead the owner's commissioning organization through startup and performance testing of the full turbine fleet, aiming for a safe, efficient path to commercial operation.

You will oversee gas turbine delivery, alignment, and installation of auxiliaries, coordinate OEM field service reps, and review work packages to prevent repeats.

Qualifications

• 12+ years installing large gas turbines and generators.
• 5+ years representing an owner over an EPC contractor under a lump-sum contract.
• Deep familiarity with OEM installation procedures and alignment practice.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee gas turbine and generator delivery, storage and preservation.
• Monitor machine setting and alignment against vendor tolerances.
• Oversee installation of turbine auxiliaries, lube oil and inlet air systems.
• Monitor lube oil flushing and cleanliness through to acceptance.
• Coordinate OEM field service representatives across the fleet.
• Review work packages early – a packaging flaw repeats on every unit.

Skills

Turbine installation supervision

Owner representation on EPC contracts

OEM installation procedures

Commissioning leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

AI tools for verification

Job description

Pacifico Energy develops, finances, builds, and operates energy infrastructure that powers businesses and communities. In the U.S., we are tackling one of the biggest challenges facing AI and large-scale data centers: access to reliable power. Our private grids bring dedicated generation and energy storage directly to customers, helping projects move forward without waiting for traditional utility connections. We draw on Pacifico Energy Group’s experience across the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, spanning solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas. Joining Pacifico means helping turn ambitious energy projects into operating infrastructure, with work that connects directly to the people and businesses building the future of AI.

Cedar Creek is a 1,100 MW simple-cycle gas turbine power project moving toward commercial operation. As Commissioning Manager you lead the owner's commissioning organization through startup and performance testing of the full turbine fleet. It is the seat that decides when the project is finished.

What you get to do:

• Oversee gas turbine and generator delivery, storage and preservation.
• Monitor machine setting and alignment against vendor tolerances.
• Oversee installation of turbine auxiliaries, lube oil and inlet air systems.
• Monitor lube oil flushing and cleanliness through to acceptance.
• Coordinate OEM field service representatives across the fleet.
• Review work packages early – a packaging flaw repeats on every unit.

What you bring to the role:

• 12+ years installing large gas turbines and generators, at least 5 supervising.
• 5+ years representing an owner over an EPC contractor under a lump-sum contract.
• Deep familiarity with OEM installation procedures and alignment practice.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent field experience.

Nice to have:

• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Procore and AI tools used with human verification.