I&C Commissioning Engineer

I&C Commissioning Engineer

JOB-10047363

Anticipated Start Date

October 19, 2026

Location

Midford, UT/Hybrid

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a leading clean energy innovator focused on advancing geothermal technology to accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy. Backed by strong investor support and a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline, the company is developing groundbreaking enhanced geothermal systems to deliver reliable 24/7 carbon-free power. The organization brings together world-class engineers, researchers, and developers dedicated to shaping a more climate-friendly energy future.

Job Summary

The I&C Commissioning Engineer plans, executes, and oversees instrumentation, controls, and SCADA commissioning throughout the full commissioning lifecycle, from loop checks and instrument calibration through DCS/SCADA verification, interlock testing, and handover to Operations. The role owns I&C and controls execution, including field instrumentation, DCS/PLC systems, SCADA, control logic, alarm management, and ORC and well field controls integration, while coordinating with electrical commissioning and Operations teams.

Job Description

• Develop I&C commissioning plans, ITPs, procedures, test packages, work permits, and testing strategies.
• Lead loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, I/O verification, and signal validation.
• Commission and verify DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems, including control logic, alarms, historian data, communications, and operator displays.
• Perform functional testing of SIS functions, safety interlocks, and process trips, including verification of independence from BPCS where required.
• Lead I&C commissioning for ORC package units and well field instrumentation and automation.
• Coordinate integration between electrical protection systems and DCS/SCADA/PLC platforms.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, and communication issues and coordinate resolution with OEMs and Engineering.
• Support PHAs, FMEAs, PSSRs, readiness reviews, and integrated lifecycle risk reporting.
• Maintain commissioning records, loop sheets, calibration records, test documentation, and as-built documentation.
• Prepare commissioning completion and handover packages for Operations.

Skills Required

• 7+ years of I&C and controls commissioning experience in power generation, process, or industrial facilities.
• Hands-on experience with loop checks, instrument calibration, I/O verification, and functional testing.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, and/or SCADA commissioning.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and control narratives.
• Experience with SIS/safety interlock commissioning and BPCS independence verification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with IEC 61511 / ANSI/ISA 84 preferred.
• Project management, commissioning, or instrumentation certifications such as PMP, CxA, ISA CCST, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with utility-scale power generation projects preferred, including geothermal, conventional thermal, wind, or solar.
• Geothermal plant controls, ORC package controls, well field instrumentation, downhole monitoring, or geothermal fluid chemistry experience preferred.
• Experience with SCADA historian platforms such as OSIsoft PI, Ignition, or similar preferred.
• Experience with commissioning software and loop check management platforms preferred

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent directly relevant commissioning experience may be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Regular site presence required, with 25–75% travel expected depending on site activities.

Pay Rate/Salary

• Pay Rate $90-100/ hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.