Caterpillar, Inc

Commissioning Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree, technical diploma, or marine engineering certification.
  • Leadership experience in commissioning or field service operations in power generation or similar fields.
  • Experience in managing technical teams and complex field operations.
  • Hands-on experience with medium-speed or high-speed natural gas or diesel engines.
  • Strong understanding of safety and quality standards in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of commissioning engineers for large-scale power projects.
  • Plan and coordinate commissioning schedules and field activities for timely project completion.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure successful installation and startup.
  • Conduct installation audits and oversee system testing and performance validation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout all commissioning activities.
  • Review and approve technical documentation and project deliverables.
  • Monitor project progress and support change management activities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.).
  • 401(k) savings plans.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Product Support

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Caterpillar is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead a team of commissioning engineers supporting the installation, startup, testing, and performance validation of large natural gas power generation systems across the United States. In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee field commissioning operations for utility, industrial, and Oil & Gas customers while driving safety, quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Additional Information:

  • This role requires working 5 days a week in officefrom our Fort Worth or Houston, Texas office.

  • Travel up to 25% within the United States and Canada, with occasional travel to Germany for onboarding and specialized technical training.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain any required customer, site, or U.S. Government security clearances.

  • Monthly phone allowance included.

  • Relocation assistance is available for this position.

  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of commissioning engineers supporting large-scale natural gas power generation projects across the United States.

  • Plan and coordinate commissioning resources, schedules, and field activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within contractual requirements.

  • Partner with project managers, customers, EPC contractors, and equipment suppliers to drive successful installation, startup, and commissioning execution.

  • Oversee installation audits, system startup, testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation of engine-generator packages and supporting systems.

  • Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and company standards while fostering a strong safety culture.

  • Review and approve commissioning documentation, technical reports, punch lists, and project deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality.

  • Monitor project progress, labor utilization, and commercial performance while supporting reporting, invoicing, and change management activities.

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to resolve complex commissioning and operational challenges while maintaining exceptional customer relationships.

What You Have:

  • Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

  • Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

  • Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Additional Requirements:

  • Engineering degree, technical diploma, marine engineering certification, or equivalent technical experience.

  • Progressive leadership experience within commissioning, field service, or startup operations in power generation, oil and gas, marine propulsion, or a similar industrial environment.

  • Experience leading technical teams, managing complex field operations, developing employees, and maintaining accountability for safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

  • Progressive hands-on experience in commissioning or service engineering involving medium-speed or high-speed natural gas or diesel reciprocating engines.


Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

September 17, 2026 - September 27, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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