Turbomachinery Commissioning Engineer

Turbomachinery Commissioning Engineer – Power Generation - Texas

Verto People is recruiting a Turbomachinery Commissioning Engineer to support gas turbine startup and testing on a power generation project.

You’ll work alongside OEM specialists and site teams, reviewing commissioning activities, monitoring equipment performance and helping resolve issues through startup and acceptance testing.

Key responsibilities

• Review turbine commissioning procedures and manufacturer startup plans.

• Witness first fire, synchronization and initial loading.

• Monitor vibration, temperatures and operating performance during startup.

• Coordinate technical issues with OEM commissioning engineers.

• Apply lessons learned to improve subsequent commissioning activities.

• Support turbine performance testing and verify equipment preservation.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of commissioning experience with large gas turbines and generators.

• Proven involvement in first fire and synchronization across multiple units.

• Familiarity with OEM startup procedures and turbine control systems.

• Confidence reviewing commissioning documentation and interpreting operating data.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field experience.

Previous owner-side commissioning experience and familiarity with digital construction documentation tools would be advantageous.