Wastewater Plant Commissioning Lead

Thalle Construction Company, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead startup and commissioning of a wastewater treatment facility.

You will plan and execute commissioning activities, coordinating between construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and the client to ensure a smooth handover to operations. The role requires a strong background in wastewater plant commissioning, SCADA integration, and a PE license.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the construction and operation of wastewater treatment plants.
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning experience including functional testing.
• Knowledgeable in SCADA system integration, verification, and troubleshooting.
• PE License is required.
• Ability to coordinate with owner, engineers, contractors and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage startup and commissioning phases for wastewater plant.
• Develop startup plans, procedures, and test protocols.
• Coordinate between construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and client.
• Supervise commissioning personnel, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee inspections, checklists, functional and performance testing.
• Identify and resolve commissioning issues in equipment and controls.
• Maintain records of commissioning activities and corrective actions.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance on site.
• Support development of O&M manuals and SOPs.
• Deliver operator training on system operation and maintenance.
• Coordinate final system acceptance, turnover, and warranty support.
• Monitor budget, schedule, and manpower for commissioning scope.
• Provide status updates to senior management.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Team leadership

Construction coordination

Safety minded

Education

PE License

Job description

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead startup and commissioning of a wastewater treatment facility.

You will plan and execute commissioning activities, coordinating between construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and the client to ensure a smooth handover to operations. The role requires a strong background in wastewater plant commissioning, SCADA integration, and a PE license.