Controls Commissioning Engineer

*Combined Cycle Power Generation*

Location: Houston, TX (Travel Required)

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Controls Commissioning Engineer to support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and turnover activities on utility-scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power generation projects.

This role will lead controls and I&C commissioning activities from Mechanical Completion through First Fire, Synchronization, Reliability Testing, and Commercial Operation.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Controls / I&C Commissioning experience
• Direct experience commissioning Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCGT)
• Experience supporting:
  • First Fire
  • Synchronization
  • Startup & Loading
  • Reliability Runs
  • Turnover to Operations
• Strong troubleshooting experience with controls, instrumentation, and integrated plant systems
• Ability to travel to project sites as required

Technical Experience

• GE Mark VI / Mark VIe
• Siemens T3000
• Emerson Ovation
• ABB or DeltaV systems
• DCS, PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms
• I/O Checkout & Loop Checks
• Cause & Effect Testing
• FAT / SAT Execution
• Interlock & Trip Testing
• Instrument Calibration Verification
• Startup and Commissioning Documentation

Equipment Experience

• Gas Turbines
• Steam Turbines
• Generators
• MCCs
• Switchgear
• Protective Relays
• Transformers
• UPS & DC Systems
• Balance of Plant Controls

Preferred Backgrounds

Experience with:

• GE 7FA / 7FB
• Siemens SGT6-5000F
• Mitsubishi M501 Series
• LM6000
• Utility-scale Combined Cycle Power Plants

Previous experience with OEMs, EPC firms, or power producers is highly desirable