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Director of Startup & Commissioning - Power Generation

Quanta Services

Birmingham, AL

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SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Alternative Energy, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Billing, Business Development, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Forecasting, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Industry Standards, Instrumentation, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, National Electrical Code, Performance Metrics, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Progress Reports, Project Commissioning, Project Control, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Start-Up, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Engineering, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Presentation, Startup, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Technical Strategy, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Test Scripts, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
Today
About Us

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure - from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution - and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Director of Startup & Commissioning to provide leadership and technical oversight for startup, commissioning, and turnover activities across EPC and design-build projects. This role is responsible for ensuring systems are safely commissioned, performance-tested, and transitioned to operations in compliance with contract requirements, regulatory standards, and project schedules.

The Director will partner closely with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and clients to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient project startup and operational readiness across complex industrial and power infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and oversee all startup, commissioning, and turnover activities across assigned projects
  • Establish commissioning strategies, execution plans, and system turnover processes
  • Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations leadership to align commissioning objectives and project execution strategies
  • Serve as the technical authority for commissioning scope, sequencing, testing, and acceptance criteria
  • Review and approve commissioning plans, procedures, test scripts, and system readiness documentation
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards
  • Manage commissioning staffing plans, resource forecasting, and workload balancing across projects
  • Oversee subcontractor and vendor commissioning scopes, schedules, deliverables, and performance
  • Review and approve commissioning-related subcontract and purchase order invoices
  • Track and report commissioning progress, system completion status, and startup performance metrics
  • Lead issue resolution efforts, punch list management, and system performance optimization activities
  • Support client interfaces including readiness reviews, performance testing, turnover, and operational handoff
  • Mentor and develop startup and commissioning personnel while promoting technical growth and operational excellence
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement
  • Support business development efforts through proposal support, client presentations, and technical strategy discussions
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Employee may be required to visit job sites, field offices, and customer locations
What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience leading startup and commissioning activities on EPC or design-build projects for heavy industrial facilities
  • Deep technical knowledge of startup and commissioning processes for complex industrial systems
  • Experience commissioning power generation, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
  • Strong understanding of EPC project execution, construction sequencing, and system turnover practices
  • Expertise in commissioning documentation, systemization, turnover packages, and readiness processes
  • Knowledge of scheduling, contracts, multidisciplinary coordination, and project controls
  • Familiarity with industry codes and standards including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, and NESC
  • Proven leadership and decision-making abilities in high-risk operational environments
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills
  • Strategic mindset with strong focus on safety, reliability, operational readiness, and project performance
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project interfaces under schedule pressure
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Experience supporting utility-scale power generation, renewable energy, substations, transmission, or industrial infrastructure projects
  • Experience managing commissioning teams across multiple concurrent EPC projects
  • Familiarity with startup and commissioning software, turnover tracking systems, and integrated project controls environments
What You'll Get
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discount Program


Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.

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