Power Plant Commissioning Lead

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xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.

Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills and be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.

Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills and be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

The Power Plant Commissioning Lead will oversee the commissioning and startup of a behind‑the‑meter simple cycle power generation facility featuring aeroderivative gas turbines (LM6000‑class) and an integrated Reverse Osmosis/Electrode ionization (RO/EDI) water treatment system. This role emphasizes fast‑track execution typical of aeroderivative plants, ensuring safe, efficient testing, verification, and handover of all systems—including turbine packages, balance of plant (BOP), electrical systems, controls, and high‑purity water production for NOx control or power augmentation.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver the plant on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with safety, environmental, and performance standards.

• Develop and execute commissioning plans
  : site‑specific plans, procedures, schedules, and manuals tailored to aeroderivative gas turbine simple cycle configurations and RO/EDI water treatment systems.
• Lead pre‑commissioning activities
  : including system inspections, flushing, drying, functional testing, energization, and vendor coordination for modular turbine packages.
• Supervise commissioning of aeroderivative gas turbine systems
  : first fire, synchronization, reliability runs, fast‑start testing (typically 5‑10 minute ramp), emissions tuning, and performance verification.
• Oversee commissioning of the RO/EDI water treatment plant
  : membrane testing, chemical cleaning, startup sequencing, conductivity/resistivity verification, and integration for demineralized water supply (e.g., power augmentation spray inter cooling, NOx water injection, or auxiliary needs).
• Manage BOP systems commissioning
  : including fuel gas, lube oil, cooling air/water, inlet/evaporative cooling (if present), fire protection, and high‑voltage electrical distribution.
• Coordinate with OEM representatives, subcontractors, and vendors
  : for specialized tasks such as borescope inspections, controls tuning, and modular package integration.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to HSE protocols
  : including LOTO, risk assessments, permit‑to‑work, and environmental compliance (e.g., emissions limits, wastewater handling).
• Interface with construction, operations, clients, and regulators
  : to resolve punch list items, track progress, and facilitate plant handover.
• Troubleshoot issues during testing/startup
  : ensuring systems meet design specs, contractual guarantees (power output, heat rate, ramp rates).
• Prepare commissioning reports
  : lessons learned, turnover documentation, and support operations training.
• Monitor schedule adherence
  : capitalizing on the rapid installation advantages of…