Commissioning Manager

Reliable Controls

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mining & Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years as a Commissioning Manager or in related roles
  • Strong understanding of mining industry start-up and ramp-up procedures
  • Excellent knowledge of engineering practices and technical systems across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation fields
  • Proficient in reading engineering documents and drawings, including electrical schematics and P&ID's
  • Demonstrated leadership and advanced communication skills
  • Commitment to safety standards, including NEC, NFPA, API, and ASME guidelines

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a commissioning project team to ensure successful completion
  • Develop and implement a detailed completion plan including budget and schedules
  • Oversee the development of commissioning packages and inspection/test records
  • Assist in creating and reviewing inspection and test plans during engineering phases
  • Coordinate with various teams for the smooth execution of completion activities and handovers
  • Monitor project plans and schedules and conduct field inspections
  • Review project deficiencies, provide recommendations, and manage costs against budget

Benefits

  • Extensive travel opportunities (up to 80%) to remote locations
  • Diverse project environments within mining and gas industries
  • Dynamic work schedule on-site, including rotational shifts
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and engineering practices
  • Development of leadership and project management skills in a global context
Full Job Description
Job Title: Commissioning Manager Reliable Controls Corporation is seeking a Commissioning Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah. DUTIES: The Commissioning Manager leads a team of professional, technical and administrative personnel to successfully complete a commissioning project, including inspections, verification, and records upkeep. The Commissioning Manager provides management and guidance to contractors during construction testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases, and supports commercial ramp-up and financial models under direction of the Project Manager. The Commissioning Manager is responsible for overall planning and execution and coordination of the project's completion procedure as defined in the Scope of Work. Ensures that completion activities are efficiently executed at project sites and verifies that documentation is completed. (1) Develop a completion plan including manpower, planning, budget, and schedule. Develop project organization chart, define roles and responsibilities while ensuring working procedures are available and understood. Develop and deploy Commissioning Execution Plan [20%]; (2) Ensure that the Completion procedure is developed during detail engineering and that commissioning packages are defined, broken down into Mechanical Completion Packages, and tied up with Inspection and Test Records [20%]; (3) Assist Engineers (in the engineering phase) in developing and reviewing the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) identifying criticality assessment, inspection intervals, FAT, etc. Recommend inspection and test requirements to include in the PO scope. Provide input concerning commissioning vendor support to include in PO and recommend quantities for commissioning and operational spares [20%]; (4) Manage/coordinate the completions scope execution phase including handover to the operator. Manage teams of 40-100 people during peak project execution. Ensure commissioning roles and responsibilities are defined and understood and reflected in the Completion Plan and budget. Ensure population of the Commissioning Database, and that project team members, including site personnel, have received the required training [15%]; (5) Provide input to: (a) the project schedule for the completion Scope of Work in all phases of the project (in the engineering phase); (b) proposals, tenders and submissions, including budgets and organization structure; (c) Level 3 schedule and process selection during Feasibility; and (e) LOTO procedure for Pre-Op and Commissioning activities. Review with the Project Planner schedule in all areas for validity [10%]; (6) Review fabrication schedule for proper implementation of Completion activities of each scope. Develop and maintain project plans and schedules [5%]; (7) Provide oversight for field inspections. Test facility to nameplate capacity and contractual performance targets [5%]; (8) Review deficiencies and provide recommendations. Monitor completion costs against budget and report deviations [3%]; and (9) Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned [2%]. [Note: This role requires extensive travel-up to 80%-to remote domestic and international locations for on-site project assignments. When assigned to an on-site project, you must commit to a rotational work schedule for the duration of the project. Rotation schedules may include: 3 weeks on site / 1 week off; 4 weeks on site / 1-2 weeks off; 4 weeks on site / 2 weeks off; and 8 weeks on site / 2 weeks off. Project duration varies based on scope and operational needs.] REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Engineering, or a related field. A foreign equivalent is acceptable. Experience: 60 months of experience working as a Commissioning Manager or a related occupation [including, without limitation, Mine and Technical Services Manager, Operations Manager (mining), General Manager (mining), Mining Operations Manager, and Technical Services Manager (mining)]. Other requirements: (1) Must possess a valid driver's license (or be eligible to obtain one within 30 days of hire); (2) Must have an acceptable driving record; (3) Demonstrably excellent working knowledge of: (a) Mining industry, including start-up and ramp-up procedures, systems and standards; (b) Technical know-how in electrical, mechanical and instrumentation as it relates to industrial processes & plants; and (c) Engineering principles, practices and procedures; (4) Demonstrably excellent ability to: (a) Read and understand engineering documents and drawings, including electrical schematics and P&ID's; (b) Analyze and solve complex problems; (c) Express independent opinion, be resilient to change and recognize impact of decisions on others; (5) Demonstrable excellent skills in: (a) Leadership, including advanced communication, both written and oral, logical problem solving and analytical skills; (b) Organizational and prioritization; and (c) Planning and project management; and (6) Demonstrated commitment to safety and aware of NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), API (American Petroleum Institute), and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Working on-site in heavy industrial environments mostly but not limited to mining and gas industries. - Extreme temperature conditions, both hot and cold; in and/or around moisture - Slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in confined spaces; and at heights. - Hours of operation and employee schedules vary based on each project and may require irregular or extended hours and travel for project completion. - Travel, including both domestic and international. - Frequent standing, occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, balancing, and reaching. - Exposure to noise, vibrations, well-treating chemicals, glycol, methanol, gasoline, natural gas, and liquid hydrocarbons.

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