AD Energy Recruitment · 20 hours ago
RNG Commissioning Manager
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expAD Energy Recruitment is partnering with a leading international developer and technology provider within the renewable energy sector to appoint an experienced Commissioning Manager. This senior, hands-on role is responsible for leading commissioning activities across complex industrial facilities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Iain Watson
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and mentor commissioning engineers, including junior team members
Plan, schedule, and resource commissioning activities in coordination with the Director of Project Management and Project Managers
Deliver commissioning milestones in line with agreed schedules, budgets, and quality targets
Manage multiple commissioning projects concurrently, prioritising workloads and reporting progress to stakeholders
Prepare, monitor, and continuously improve commissioning schedules and budgets
Provide accurate and timely reporting on commissioning progress, risks, and remaining budget
Identify potential risks early and implement corrective or preventative actions
Ensure the highest Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards during commissioning and start-up
Develop, review, and enforce commissioning SOPs, procedures, and quality standards
Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for commissioning activities
Review subcontractor RAMS and manage safe systems of work on-site
Report non-conformance issues and manage punch lists and defect resolution
Ensure all equipment and systems are commissioned in accordance with approved procedures and checklists
Coordinate Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), record defects, and ensure rectification
Manage subcontractor commissioning teams and coordinate vendor involvement
Oversee QA/QC activities, either directly or via contractors
Ensure all As-Built documentation, drawings, test sheets, and operational manuals are complete and updated
Coordinate and deliver training programs for operations and maintenance teams
Support and deliver technical training on relevant plant equipment and systems
Ensure a smooth transition from commissioning to operations
Manage technical relationships with vendors and subcontractors
Coordinate technical correspondence while aligning with Project Managers on contractual matters
Support logistics, expediting, and service coordination where required
Qualification
Required
Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Commissioning Engineer or Commissioning Manager within industrial plant environments
Proven experience commissioning complex process facilities within sectors such as Renewable Energy, Biogas / RNG, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Power Generation, Industrial Process Plants
Strong expertise in PLC, SCADA, and control systems, including experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms
Ability to interpret and manage technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
Broad technical knowledge across civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines
Experience managing contracts for complex plant supply and installation
Strong understanding of construction codes, regulations, and quality control processes
Experience in site-based project administration and detailed schedule management
Some exposure to purchasing and supply chain coordination
Proven capability in training teams on safety and technical procedures
Strong leadership and team coordination skills
Excellent stakeholder and client-facing communication abilities
Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
Comfortable managing fast-paced, multi-project environments
Company
AD Energy Recruitment
AD Energy Recruitment is a division of Alexander Daniels professional recruitment group. We offer a comprehensive range of recruitment solutions.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase