Commissioning Foreman - Gas Power Generation

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commissioning Foreman - Gas Power Generation based in United States.

This role provides onsite leadership for the planning and execution of commissioning activities on gas power generation projects.

You will help establish project-specific commissioning processes while ensuring systems are tested safely, accurately, and in accordance with established standards.

The position combines field supervision, technical troubleshooting, scheduling, documentation, and coordination with clients and subcontractors.

You will work closely with site leadership, engineers, vendors, and field teams to prepare systems for energization and successful operation.

The role requires strong knowledge of high-, medium-, and low-voltage systems, electrical testing, safety procedures, and construction documentation.

You will play a hands-on role throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, and post-commissioning activities.

Extensive travel across the United States is required, with assignments potentially lasting several weeks or months at project sites.

Accountabilities

• Review design documents, contract specifications, utility requirements, and project documentation to develop a thorough understanding of commissioning requirements.
• Work with commissioning leadership to prepare detailed, site-specific commissioning programs covering required activities on a system-by-system basis.
• Coordinate formal commissioning kickoff meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Implement and support project-specific Lock Out/Tag Out procedures in coordination with electrical site leadership, ensuring requirements are clearly communicated and consistently followed.
• Coordinate commissioning resources, personnel, and test equipment with project leadership.
• Review construction quality records and testing documentation to confirm compliance with design and specification requirements.
• Participate in system walkdowns and verify that equipment and systems are complete and ready for energization.
• Develop detailed daily and weekly commissioning work plans covering devices, systems, testing activities, and overall progress.
• Coordinate daily commissioning plans with site management, vendors, and clients, ensuring activities remain aligned with the overall project schedule.
• Lead daily tailboard safety meetings and ensure commissioning work is conducted in accordance with risk assessments and approved work plans.
• Supervise testing activities and verify that appropriate testing methods, qualified personnel, and industry best practices are being used.
• Confirm that testing equipment is suitable, properly calibrated, approved, and available for each task.
• Assist in developing site-specific energization procedures and communicate requirements to field personnel.
• Verify proper equipment layout and orientation and oversee testing performed by internal teams, vendors, and other parties.
• Review and approve test results and acceptance documentation as required.
• Prepare final commissioning reports, compile test results, and verify that all commissioning documentation is complete and accurate.
• Provide field copies of construction drawings to the Engineer of Record for as-built documentation.
• Lead and supervise employees while managing multiple commissioning activities across different areas of a project.
• Troubleshoot electrical, wiring, SCADA, and system-related issues that arise during testing and commissioning.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising field personnel, with the ability to coordinate teams and maintain accountability for safe, high-quality work.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, single-line and three-line diagrams, layouts, plans, profiles, grading plans, foundations, and structural documentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of high-voltage (HV), medium-voltage (MV), and low-voltage (LV) construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including transformers, inverters, mounting systems, SCADA, collection systems, and substation equipment; substation experience is preferred.
• Experience across multiple electrical trades and project segments, with the ability to work across collection, substation, and related electrical systems.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and the ability to apply code requirements to project-specific construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Experience directing and reviewing testing activities for electrical systems and equipment and evaluating basic acceptance test reports for HV/MV/LV equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot wiring and SCADA issues and resolve technical problems effectively in the field.
• Strong scheduling, planning, materials coordination, and procurement skills, with the ability to identify appropriate material alternatives based on industry standards and availability.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously across different project areas.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Ability to understand complex technical information and visualize project construction and system configuration from engineering documentation.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States and spend extended periods-potentially weeks or months-at project sites.
• Ability to work effectively in demanding field environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and project schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation of approximately $41.29-$58.32, with individual compensation determined by relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• Full-time opportunity with extensive exposure to major energy infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to help establish and shape commissioning processes and standards within an expanding gas power generation business.
• Hands-on technical and leadership experience across complex power generation and electrical systems.
• Opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams, clients, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors.
• Career development through increasingly complex commissioning and field leadership responsibilities.
• Nationwide project exposure and opportunities to broaden expertise across power and energy infrastructure.
• Safety-focused work environment with established commissioning procedures and operational standards.