Commissioning Manager

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.

Title: Commissioning Manager

Position Type: Contract

Location: Louisiana

Reports to: Project Manager

Status: Exempt

Key Project Requirements

• 10 years experience in commissioning of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plants and Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs).
• Experience with commissioning and startup of GE 7-frame gas turbines, preferably GE 7HA series.
• Proficiency in planning and executing commissioning activities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills to oversee technicians, craft labor, and subcontractors.
  
  

Job Summary

PIC Group is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities at a power generation facility in Louisiana. The Commissioning Manager will be responsible for executing all commissioning, startup, and testing activities in accordance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards. This role involves coordinating with site leadership, overseeing commissioning teams, and ensuring a smooth transition from installation to full plant operation. The Commissioning Manager will play a critical role in system verification, equipment testing, troubleshooting, and final performance validation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning, trial runs, acceptance testing, and system inspections in compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee commissioning staff, technicians, and craft labor, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with site rules, safety regulations, environmental protection measures, and EHS policies.
• Coordinate and track turnover processes from installation to commissioning and from commissioning to the customer.
• Identify, document, and resolve commissioning deviations, ensuring quality and operational integrity.
• Manage commissioning documentation, including reports, quality records, and system feedback.
• Conduct site meetings and maintain regular communication with stakeholders to report progress and resolve challenges.
• Perform HRSG commissioning activities:
• Flushing of systems, function group startup, and adjustments.
• HRSG cleaning, blow-out processes, and system restoration.
• Monitoring HRSG startup in both manual and automated control modes, including load adjustments and tuning.
• Preparation and execution of HRSG tests, performance evaluations, and reliability runs.
• Verifying system functionality through Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) checks.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Proven expertise in commissioning of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plants and HRSG systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas power plant operations, controls, and performance testing.
• Experience with commissioning of GE 7-frame gas turbines, preferably 7HA models.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, contractors, and site personnel.
• Proficiency in implementing EHS procedures, method statements, risk analyses, and compliance tracking.
  
  

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• 10 years experience in commissioning of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plants and Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs)
• Experience with commissioning and startup of GE 7-frame gas turbines, preferably GE 7HA series.
  
  

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.