Commissioning Start-up Operator

Key Project Requirements

• GE LM6000 operating experience required
• Strong gas turbine commissioning and startup operations experience
• Experience supporting initial starts, shutdowns, testing, and troubleshooting
• Ability to work closely with commissioning, controls, I&C, mechanical, and electrical personnel

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Start-up Operator to support the commissioning recovery and startup of two GE LM6000 simple-cycle gas turbine units. This position will provide hands-on operational support during commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, testing, and reliability activities required to safely progress the units toward commercial operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor LM6000 gas turbine and balance-of-plant systems during commissioning and startup
• Support unit startups, shutdowns, system testing, and reliability runs
• Monitor operating conditions, alarms, trends, and equipment performance
• Identify abnormal conditions and assist with troubleshooting startup failures, trips, and equipment issues
• Execute commissioning and startup procedures in coordination with commissioning leadership
• Coordinate with controls, I&C, mechanical, electrical, OEM, and vendor personnel
• Support system walkdowns, operational readiness checks, and punch-list resolution

Job Requirements

• Strong power plant operations, commissioning, or startup background
• Knowledge of gas turbine operating principles and auxiliary systems
• Experience with control room and field operations during commissioning/startup
• Ability to interpret operating procedures, P&IDs, alarms, trends, and equipment data
• Strong understanding of LOTO and safe plant operating practices
• Ability to work an extended commissioning schedule in an active power plant environment

Education / Experience

• Technical training or equivalent power generation operating experience
• 5+ years of power plant operations, commissioning, or startup experience preferred