Worley · 11 hours ago
Power Generation Commissioning Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelWorley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. This role is designed for a commissioning leader who thrives in technically demanding environments and enjoys bringing large-scale power generation facilities safely and efficiently to life.
ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Providing overall commissioning leadership for steam, gas turbine, and combined-cycle power generation projects, from early planning through start-up and handover
Directing commissioning planning deliverables, including execution strategies, systemization, schedules, procedures, and resource plans
Working closely with Engineering to define and validate all engineering deliverables, including load versus supply curves that support commissioning and start-up activities
Establishing start-up sequencing, durations, and logic through commissioning and start-up, forming a template that supports early project schedule development (Level 2–3) and procurement flow paths
Integrating commissioning activities into the overall project schedule, ensuring strong links to construction, procurement, and vendor milestones
Managing commissioning manpower, vendor resources, and specialist support, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for critical packages
Providing hands-on technical leadership for complex systems including boilers, steam turbines, generators, balance of plant, instrumentation, and controls
Conducting or overseeing thermal performance, heat rate, fluid dynamics, and system stress analysis using industry tools such as ANSYS or Thermoflex
Ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including ASME PTC 22, OSHA, environmental requirements, NERC, and TCEQ
Driving a strong safety culture during commissioning and start-up, with clear procedures, risk assessments, and field leadership
Validating operational readiness by ensuring equipment operates safely, reliably, and at peak efficiency prior to turnover to operations
Supporting capital and O&M budgets, commissioning cost control, and performance optimization initiatives
Coordinating closely with project management, construction, operations, and client teams to ensure seamless project delivery
Supporting grid integration and operational readiness with regional transmission organizations such as ERCOT
Qualification
Required
Extensive commissioning and start-up experience in power generation, with a strong focus on gas turbines, steam systems, and combined-cycle facilities
A First Class Power Engineer or Chief certification, enabling supervision of power plants of any capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated capability to act as Chief Engineer or Senior Shift Supervisor, with accountability for operations, maintenance, and safety
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a First Class Power Engineering Certificate or equivalent
Strong working knowledge of Rankine cycle theory, power plant thermodynamics, instrumentation, controls, and balance-of-plant systems
Proven experience leading commissioning planning, procedure development, O&M deliverables, and start-up execution on large capital projects
Solid project management capability, including schedule integration, capital planning, and cost control across commissioning and operations scopes
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including mentoring, training, and developing engineers, technicians, and operators
A practical, safety-first mindset with the confidence to make sound technical decisions in high-risk, high-consequence environments
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred
Benefits
Paid-time off
Holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US)
Eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans
401K plan
Company
Worley
Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$361.68MKey Investors
Phoenix Group
2025-08-18Debt Financing· $101.31M
2025-05-06Debt Financing· $260.16M
2017-02-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Chris Ashton
Chief Executive Officer
Anna Joubert
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