The Commissioning Manager leads and directs the start-up and commissioning of new and modified facilities and systems designed and built by SCS Engineers. This role provides technical and operational leadership during commissioning, supervises commissioning staff and external partners, and is accountable for safe, reliable facility performance through startup, performance testing, and turnover to operations. The position establishes commissioning strategy and acceptance criteria, leads cross-functional issue resolution and escalation, and ensures commissioning deliverables are completed to meet safety, schedule, and performance commitments.

 

This position is remote, with travel expectations to be approximately 50%-60% and may require on-site assignments of up to 3 consecutive weeks, including weekends. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage safe, optimal, and environmentally sound commissioning activities for new and modified facilities.
• Provide direct management, supervision, and performance oversight of SCS commissioning staff.
• Provide direction and oversight to commissioning subcontractors and equipment vendor commissioning personnel.
• Interface with project stakeholders, construction team, and operations team to ensure successful startup and sustained operations.
• Develop and execute commissioning strategy, start-up strategy, and performance acceptance criteria.
• Develop and execute commissioning and startup strategies, including performance acceptance criteria.
• Own commissioning execution and outcomes, including achievement of safety, schedule, and performance milestones, and provide go/no-go recommendations for commissioning readiness and startup activities.
• Plan and coordinate commissioning resources (staffing, vendor support, and coverage) across assignments; assign priorities and provide technical direction to commissioning personnel.
• Coach, develop, and provide performance feedback to commissioning staff through training, mentoring, and ongoing performance management to maintain safe work practices and high-quality execution.
• Lead cross-functional issue resolution with construction, vendors, and operations; drive corrective actions to closure and communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Document and participate in plant design revisions and continuous improvement cycles.
• Ensure successful plant startup and handover from the construction team to the operations team.
• Support training of operational staff during facility startup.
• Provide on-call commissioning support and troubleshoot technical operation and equipment issues.

Travel Requirements

• Commissioning travel is expected to be approximately 50–60% and may require on-site assignments of up to three consecutive weeks, including weekends. Typical on-site schedule is 6 days per week, approximately 10 hours per day.
• When supporting commissioning planning, documentation, coordination, and related activities, typical schedule is 5 days/week, 8–10 hours/day.
• Perform other assigned duties.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with demonstrated hands-on troubleshooting capability in industrial or process environments.
• Strong safety leadership skills, including application of risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical and operational decisions in a dynamic commissioning environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation and control systems, including SCADA, PLC, and HMI operations.
• Ability to read and interpret PFDs, heat and material balances, and P&IDs, and to prepare and utilize commissioning and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with construction activities and industrial facility operations environments.
• Budgeting and cost management awareness, with ability to develop and manage commissioning budgets.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in industrial commissioning, operations, engineering, or construction environments required.
• Experience working in construction, commissioning, automation, or industrial facility environments.
• Knowledge of process equipment and systems (e.g., compression, separations, thermal/combustion equipment, and utility systems) preferred.
• Experience with industrial control systems, including SCADA, PLC, and HMI platforms.
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances (H&MB), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) OSHA 30-hour training required.
• Understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements is a plus.
• Ability to travel throughout North America and Canada approximately 50–60% of the time, including multi-week assignments and weekends.
• A valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

USD $155,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities — from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.

Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact — on the world and on your own growth.

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com

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