Gas Turbine Controls Startup Lead

Gas Turbine Controls Startup Lead
$70 - $75 per hour + per diem

Work Location: Remote (United States)

Are you a Controls Engineering expert (specifically Allen Bradley RSLogix) with deep domain knowledge of the LM6000 turbine?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, leading the successful startup and commissioning of complex control systems on a global scale? An industry leader in power generation project execution is seeking a highly skilled individual to join their team. This is a field-based position where you will be on site almost 100% of the time, going project to project, leading a team executing best in class startups.

This is a direct hire position.

Position Summary
The Controls Startup Lead is a critical, field-based role responsible for the

installation, testing, and commissioning

of advanced PLC and turbine control systems for large-scale gas turbine power generation projects. This position demands

expert-level competence

in process control, programming, and system integration, requiring significant travel to project sites for direct implementation and technical support.

Work Location:

Remote (United States)

Key Responsibilities

Lead Control System Commissioning:

Perform and coordinate the full scope of testing for all control system, indication, and annunciation loops.

System Optimization & Tuning:

Verify, modify, and expertly tune plant control loops based on revised design requirements, achieving optimal performance.

Advanced Control Strategy:

Demonstrate, instruct, and optimize an expert knowledge of control methods (analog and discrete) to develop sustainable and robust control algorithms.

Programming & Configuration:

Perform configuration and programming on complex Gas Turbine Controls systems, including implementing control methodologies across

DCS, PLC, and HMI platforms .

Technical Collaboration:

Partner closely with instrument technicians, operations, maintenance, construction teams, and vendors, providing

field support

and technical guidance to resolve critical problems.

Documentation & Design:

Proficiently read and interpret P&IDs and apply this knowledge while working with instrumentation and control equipment in dynamic industrial environments.

Required Expertise

MUST HAVE:

Expert-level experience

with

Allen Bradley RSLogix

programming and platforms.

MUST HAVE:

Experience with

LM6000

or other GE aeroderivative gas turbines, including programming and sequencing.

In-depth Technical Knowledge:

Expertise in process instrumentation and controls, including familiarity with pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement technology.

High proficiency in supporting Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Working knowledge of electrical equipment and systems.

Travel:

Willingness to travel up to 100% , including international project sites.

Working Environment & Requirements

Ability to work frequently outdoors in various weather conditions and on active construction sites, involving walking, standing, bending, and working in tight or elevated spaces.

US work authorization is required; sponsorship is not available.

Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check is mandatory.

Desired Skills

Technical knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols.

Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a matrixed team environment.

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