Lead Commissioning Specialist

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Commissioning Specialist managing installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of controls and instrumentation in power plants. Driving customer satisfaction through quality work and compliance in a remote role.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing controls and instrumentation activities for Gas and Steam Turbine systems, including installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Proficient in troubleshooting and providing technical support for control systems while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.

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Controls System ManagementGas Turbine and Steam Turbine ExpertisePLC Ladder Logic UnderstandingField Services CoordinationFluent in English and Arabic

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Hard Skills

Controls System InstallationTroubleshooting and DiagnosticsTechnical Drawing InterpretationSoftware Sequencing ModificationControl Constant ModificationsField Device KnowledgeRotating Equipment Control PhilosophyUnit Control Panel KnowledgeMotor Control Centre KnowledgeDistributed Control System Knowledge

Soft Skills

Customer Satisfaction CommitmentEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

CimplicityMark VMark ViMark ViePressure PumpMulti-MeterFrequency GeneratorOscilloscopeField Generator

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringValid Driver's LicensePassport Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Oil & Gas IndustryPower Plant MaintenanceTurbine Generator MaintenanceField ActivitiesEnvironmental Health and Safety (EHS)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively manage controls and instrumentation activities on-site during Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of upgrade project or new installation, including but not limited to oversight of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics for controls system such as Mark V, Mark Vi, Mark Vie, Cimplicity and HMI’s..
Provide customers with technical direction and support on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) packaged products.
Understand PLC ladder logic, including basic understanding of how to navigate through ladder rungs while troubleshooting.
Implement control constant modifications.
Reading and Modifying software sequencing.
Set up and modify the hardware /software associated with Gas and Steam Turbine systems.
Troubleshoot existing Control Solutions hardware and software installations on-site.
Prepare field services jobs and coordinate with the project /Service managers.
Provide training to customer employees as needed.
Supervise cable laying, meggering and connection.
Maintain accurate timesheets and acquire customer's signature on timesheets before leaving the job site.
Understand T&C (Terms and Conditions) commitments.
Provide timely and accurate internal and external reports.
Ensure contractual obligations are met and attend technical meetings with Customers.
Ensure all in-field activities are carried out safely complying with company environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures.
Provide expert consultation on complex projects.
Timely and accurately input hours, expenses, timesheets in internal systems.
Pre-outage and installation planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures.
Availability to frequently travel (. i.e. More than 75%), work offshore and in restricted countries.
Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
Support the business growth initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or 17 years of experience without formal degree, in power plant maintenance, turbine generator maintenance, or power plant electrical equipment installation/ commissioning.
Minimum 12 years of experience GEV Controls systems such as Mark V, Mark Vi, Mark Vie/s etc.
Proven working experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities.
Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal Compressor, Reciprocate Compressor) and their auxiliaries
Strong knowledge in unit control panel (UCP), motor control centre (MCC), direct current panel (DCP), distributed control system (DCS) and firefighting system installation and commissioning
Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo-valves, thermos elements, transmitters etc…)
Ability to handle special tools like pressure pump, multi-meter, frequency generator, oscilloscope and field generator
Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc…).
Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over-time
Fluent English and Arabic.
Valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport).
Strong computer skills using MS Office software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No