VP of Startup & Commissioning

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.

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.

• 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

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…