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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary commissioning in the United States is $135,370.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $176,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Commissioning vs Equipment Commissioning?

AspectTemporary CommissioningEquipment Commissioning
CredentialsTypically requires engineering or technical certifications, experience in systems testingRequires specialized equipment knowledge, technical certifications, and testing experience
Work EnvironmentOn-site, often during construction or installation phasesOn-site, focused on specific equipment or systems
Industry UsageCommon in construction, power plants, industrial facilitiesCommon in manufacturing, power, and industrial sectors

Temporary Commissioning involves testing and verifying entire systems during construction or installation phases, often temporarily activating systems. Equipment Commissioning focuses on testing and certifying individual equipment or systems before full operation. Both roles require technical certifications and work in similar industrial environments, but their scope and focus differ.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Commissioning job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 8% Temporary, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,370 per year, or $65.1 per hour.

Project Manager - Start-Up / Commissioning

Sideworx Connect USA

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Department: Operations

Reports to: General Manager / Operations Manager

Location: USA + International (high travel)

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm

About the Role

We're looking for a Project Manager - Start-Up/Commissioning to lead commissioning execution in the field and act as the key link between operations, engineering, and the client. This is a hands-on PM role-heavy coordination, fast decisions, and strong technical awareness.

What You'll Do
  • Lead commissioning/start-up execution across one or more active scopes
  • Coordinate field crews, vendors, equipment, and materials to meet schedule
  • Participate in planning meetings, readiness reviews, and daily coordination calls
  • Manage changes in scope, prioritize work, and drive issue resolution
  • Ensure documentation is accurate (checklists, turnover packs, redlines as required)
  • Maintain strong HSE leadership: permits, JSAs, hazard controls, stop-work authority
  • Provide professional client updates and manage expectations on site
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years in oil & gas field services with commissioning/start-up experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
  • Strong written and verbal communication (client-ready)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willing/able to travel extensively (often 70-80%)
Assets (Nice to Have)
  • Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum) or equivalent field depth
  • PMP or formal PM training
  • TWIC, Basic Plus, First Aid (basic or advanced)
  • Experience with pre-commissioning scopes (flushing, blowing, chemical cleaning, testing)
Schedule / Working Conditions
  • 12-hour field days are common; on-call as required
  • Physically demanding industrial environments; PPE required

Apply with: resume + a short list of commissioning/start-up projects (facility type, location, duration, your role).

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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