Commissioning Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of all commissioning activities for the wastewater treatment facility.
• Develop detailed startup and commissioning plans, commissioning procedures, and test protocols.
• Manage coordination between construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and the client to ensure seamless transition from construction to operation.
• Supervise startup and commissioning personnel, including technicians, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee system inspections, pre-functional checklists, functional testing, process testing, and performance verification.
• Identify and resolve issues or deficiencies in equipment installations, controls, and process systems during startup.
• Maintain detailed records of commissioning activities, including reports, field notes, punch lists, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and site-specific safety plans.
• Support the development of operations manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training programs for plant operators.
• Facilitate and deliver operator training on system operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Cover final system acceptance, including turnover packages, documentation, and warranty support.
• Monitor project budget, schedule, and manpower for startup and commissioning scope.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Knowledgeable in the construction and operation of wastewater treatment plants
• Knowledgeable in pre-commissioning and commissioning processes (e.g. functional testing, wet-run testing, and active operation)
• Knowledgeable in SCADA system integration, verification, and troubleshooting
• Knowledgeable in the preparation of implementation of commissioning plans
• Familiarity with close-out documentation and the project close-out process (e.g. O&M manuals, warranties)
• Familiarity with construction scheduling practices
• Ability to communicate and coordinate efforts between owner, engineers, contractors, consultants and technicians
• Willingness to work with the entire project team with a goal of successful completion of the project