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Commissioning Manager - Mobile Truck Mounted Gas Turbine Gensets
Job Description
Department: AMP Operations
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Reports To: Director of Installation and Commissioning (ICOM)
Location: The Woodlands Corporate Office
Amount of Travel Required: 50 70%
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Positions Supervised: Multi discipline field teams (commissioning techs, electrical/mechanical techs, controls, OEM reps, subcontractors)
AIP Level: 5
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Commissioning Manager - Mobile Truck Mounted Gas Turbine Gensets owns the end-to-end planning, coordination, and safe execution of commissioning activities required to place truck mounted mobile generator sets into service at customer sites. This role drives field commissioning teams to ensure compliance with contract, safety, and regulatory requirements while achieving in service dates and complete handover documentation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")

• Develops and maintains the Commissioning Plan for each deployment, including scope, sequence, prerequisites, and acceptance criteria.
• Builds commissioning schedules and look-ahead aligned to installation, fueling, cabling, and site readiness.
• Defines and manages readiness gates from arrival and mechanical completion through load testing and handover.
• Leads commissioning safety planning, including LOTO/isolation, start/stop controls, grounding/bonding verification, fuel handling, and exclusion zones.
• Ensures permits, JSAs/JHAs, and switching/start authorizations are in place prior to start or load activities.
• Exercises stop work authority and escalation for unsafe conditions or non-compliant practices.
• Coordinates and witnesses' mechanical checks for fluids, leaks, cooling, exhaust routing, and stability.
• Verifies electrical readiness, including cable sizing/termination, torque, phase rotation, insulation resistance/megger tests, and grounding.
• Manages controls and protection verification for governor/AVR setup, frequency/voltage setpoints, load sharing, and E stop functionality.
• Supervises operational tests, including step load response, frequency stability, power factor capability, and endurance run.
• Coordinates OEM/vendor support and ensures configuration control for serial tracking, firmware, and settings baselines.
• Leads and directs multi discipline field teams, setting daily expectations for task assignments and work packaging.
• Provides on the job coaching and technical mentorship to field teams.
• Manages team performance, providing feedback, recognition, and corrective action to maintain standards.
• Maintains staffing plans, including coverage, rotations, shift handoffs, and fatigue management.
• Leads onboarding for new team members regarding site rules, commissioning standards, and safety practices.
• Maintains field discipline, including housekeeping, tool control, and professional conduct.
• Serves as the primary field point of contact for commissioning with customers and utility providers.
• Chairs commissioning readiness reviews and daily execution meetings.
• Resolves conflicts and interface issues between trades, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Leads walkdowns and drives closure of commissioning punch lists.
• Ensures corrective actions are verified, retested, and documented.
• Delivers complete commissioning packages, including signed checklists, test reports, and as left configurations.
• Coordinates O&M manuals, warranty start documentation, and training records for handover.
• Issues customer handover certificates and readiness for service documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre employment drug screening, pre employment fit tests, pre employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Driver's License required. Employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.)
• Daily in person, predictable attendance.
• Proficiency in spoken English language.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Required:

• 10+ years of commissioning/start up or field engineering experience with turbine gensets or mobile power deployments.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required. An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Deep knowledge of generator fundamentals (AVR/governor, synchronization, load sharing) and temporary distribution systems.
• Proven ability to lead multi-party field execution and direct reports under high pressure schedules.
• Demonstrated experience in performance coaching and building field team capability.
• Strong working knowledge of site safety and energized work controls (LOTO, permits, arc flash).

Preferred:

• Electrical license/credential or recognized commissioning certification.
• Experience with SCADA/telemetry for mobile fleet management.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures, checklists, and training curricula.
• Familiarity with emissions compliance and fuel quality management requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Deep knowledge of generator fundamentals (AVR/governor, synchronization, load sharing) and temporary distribution systems.
• Strong working knowledge of site safety and energized work controls, including LOTO, permit systems, and arc flash requirements.
• Development and execution of commissioning plans, schedules, and readiness gates aligned to site readiness.
• Supervision and verification of mechanical, electrical, and controls testing and operational performance.
• Leadership of multi discipline field teams, including performance management, staffing, and onboarding.
• Primary field interface with customers and utility providers, including resolution of inter trade conflicts.
• Management of punch lists, corrective action verification, and delivery of complete commissioning handover packages.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel. The employee works primarily indoors and will be sitting for prolonged periods at a desk while typing on a computer, whether in a home office, corporate office, client office, or jobsite. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities and must be able to lift 25 lbs. independently. When employees work and/or visit a warehouse or shop environment, they may be exposed to common hazards such as physical strain, moving machinery, loading and unloading activities, falling objects, and slip, trip, and fall risks. When employees are required to visit a pad site, the work environment may include exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio levels up to 85 dB, inclement weather, and extreme temperatures (both hot and cold). Given these conditions, employees visiting a pad site are required to wear company mandated and company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including company mandated and company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including Category 2 fire retardant coveralls or Category 2 shirt/jeans combination, safety hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and designated safety gloves according to role. Employees must strictly adhere to all safety policies, including the Companies' Life Saving Rules and procedures at all times.
Work hours may include or includes early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.
*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non-English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the company's expectations and business objectives.
English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:

• Understand all health and safety communications.
• Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge.
• Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees.
• Comprehend all operational and safety procedures.
• Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies.
• Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications.
• Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
Last Revised: 05.2026