Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.

Overview

The Sr. Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for commissioning plants that convert waste into energy across North America, requiring 70% travel. This role involves overseeing the commissioning process from pre-commissioning to start-up and performance testing, ensuring that complex plants operate safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, checklists, and test protocols.
• Help shape the commissioning strategy and sequence with project stakeholders.
• Execute and coordinate onsite commissioning from pre-commissioning through start-up, SAT, performance testing, and handover.
• Coordinate daily commissioning activities with construction teams, equipment vendors, sub-contractors, and project personnel.
• Verify mechanical completion and system readiness before commissioning begins.
• Perform equipment inspections, equipment checkout, calibration verification, loop checks, I/O checks, and functional testing.
• Coordinate and perform dry and wet commissioning for various systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control system testing during commissioning and start-up.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrumentation, control systems, and process issues.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analyses, and commissioning safety planning.
• Ensure commissioning work complies with project specifications and safety regulations.
• Document commissioning results and maintain records, test reports, checklists, and punch-list items.
• Track and report commissioning progress, open issues, corrective actions, and testing results.
• Support management of commissioning punch lists and closing out deficiencies.
• Coordinate with operations personnel and client representatives during start-up, testing, and handover.
• Support operator training and operational readiness activities.
• Review and verify as-built documentation, operating manuals, and turnover packages.
• Assist with preparation of commissioning reports and final handover documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and address or report unsafe conditions and practices.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of commissioning and start-up activities for industrial process facilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with loop checks, I/O checks, functional testing, equipment checkout, and commissioning activities.
• Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial communication networks, and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proven troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of commissioning safety practices including LOTO, permit-to-work systems, and risk assessments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent technical diploma with relevant commissioning experience considered.
• Ability to work in industrial and construction environments, including climbing ladders and wearing required PPE.
• Ability to work extended hours during critical start-up and commissioning activities when required.

Additional Information

• 70% travel throughout North America.