Lead I&C Commissioning Technician

The Lead I&C
Commissioning
Technician will play a key role in the commissioning of substation, power plant and well pad equipment across Fervo’s portfolio of geothermal energy developments. The Lead I&C Commissioning Technician will oversee field execution and management of contractors, commissioning timeline, documentation, and unit handovers. The Lead I&C Commissioning position will reside at the project location in Milford, UT during commissioning efforts. This position reports to the Commissioning Manager.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset are essential. You will be a core contributor to successful plant startups and long‑term performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on‑site commissioning activities for geothermal production, substation, power plant, and well pad systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely energization and turnover
• Operate within Fervo’s hybrid commissioning model by coordinating internal team members, contractors, specialized vendors, and O&M technicians to achieve integrated system readiness
• Coordinate commissioning scopes across engineering, construction, ORC providers, vendors, and O&M teams through daily field meetings and structured progress tracking
• Represent commissioning during project readiness reviews, energization planning, and performance acceptance testing
• Manage, coach, mentor, and advise Fervo employees on commissioning execution, standards, and best practices

• Lead functional testing, startup, and performance verification for well pad and I&C systems
• Install, inspect, calibrate, and test field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices
• Support and perform loop checks, point‑to‑point testing, control system I/O verification, and signal validation
• Assist with commissioning and startup of control systems, plant automation, and related field equipment
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, control logic, communications, and system integration issues during commissioning and early operations

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, engineering, construction, electrical, mechanical, and O&M teams to resolve commissioning issues and maintain schedule alignment.
• Lead system troubleshooting efforts and coordinate with vendors and engineering teams to resolve technical issues, punch‑list items, and warranty matters.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and other commissioning teams during startup activities to ensure safe and integrated system operation.
• Support vendor and third‑party commissioning scopes within hybrid teams that include both internal and external resources.

• Enforce quality, safety, and environmental standards from pre‑commissioning through handover.
• Proactively identify and mitigate commissioning risks to support compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Organize and lead walkdowns and inspections to verify compliance with commissioning protocols, contract terms, and turnover requirements.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including loop sheets, calibration records, test results, and turnover packages.
• Ensure management‑of‑change processes are followed to document deviations from scope and maintain configuration control through turnover.

• Oversee system performance testing and initial reliability data collection to validate operational standards.
• Capture lessons learned from commissioning and startup activities to support continuous improvement across future projects.
• Support early operations troubleshooting and reliability improvements following system handover.
• Contribute field insights to improve commissioning frameworks, documentation standards, and execution processes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Instrumentation, Controls, Electronics, or equivalent field experience
• 5+ years of experience in power plants, energy, or other complex industrial facilities
• Superior understanding and track record of industrial safety best practices
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