Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning and start-up activities for a large-scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power project in Saudi Arabia. Key Responsibilities - Lead commissioning strategy, planning, execution, and handover from Mechanical Completion through ICOD/PCOD. - Manage pre-commissioning, first fire, synchronization, combined-cycle operation, performance and reliability testing. - Lead commissioning teams and coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, Owner’s Engineer, Lenders’ Technical Advisor, and Owner/Operations teams. - Manage interfaces covering grid, fuel gas, water, electrical systems, GT, HRSG, ST, and BOP. - Oversee MC, TOP/ECC, system turnover, punch-list closure, commissioning documentation, and operational handover. - Ensure strict compliance with HSE, contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements. - Lead performance testing and support achievement of contractual plant guarantees and commercial operation milestones. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power Engineering, or related discipline. - 15–20+ years of power generation commissioning experience. - Proven experience commissioning at least two large CCGT plants - Full commissioning lifecycle experience: first fire, synchronization, combined cycle, performance and reliability testing. - Strong experience with IPP projects, EPC/OEM interfaces, and lender/Owner requirements. - Strong knowledge of GT, HRSG, ST, BOP, grid synchronization, and performance testing. - Saudi Arabia / Middle East experience strongly preferred. - PMP certification is an advantage. This is a senior leadership role requiring proven delivery of large-scale CCGT projects from construction completion through commercial operation.
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