Lead I&C Commissioning Technician

Location: Milford

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.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site execution of commissioning activities for geothermal production and power plant systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely energization and turnover
• Operate within Fervo's hybrid commissioning model by managing a lean internal team, contractors, specialized vendors and O&M technicians to achieve integrated system readiness
• Coordinate all commissioning scopes and including engineering, construction, ORC providers, vendors, and O&M through daily field meetings and structured progress tracking to ensure schedule alignment and system integration
• Enforce quality, safety, and environmental standards from pre-commissioning through handover, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to comply with company and regulatory requirements
• Lead functional testing, startup, and performance verification of well pad, I&C systems
• Oversee system performance testing and initial reliability data collection to validate operational standards and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Lead system troubleshooting during commissioning and early operations, coordinating with vendors and engineering to resolve issues and warranty items
• Represent commissioning during project readiness reviews, energization planning, and performance acceptance testing
• Organize and lead walkdowns and inspections to verify compliance with commissioning protocols, contract terms, and turnover requirements
• Ensure management-of-change processes are followed to document deviations from scope and maintain configuration control through turnover
• Manage, coach, mentor, and advise Fervo employees on all aspects of commissioning
• Install, inspect, calibrate, and test field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices
• Support and perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, and functional testing activities
• Assist with commissioning and startup control systems and plant automation
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, control logic, and communication issues
• Support control system I/O verification and signal validation
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and other commissioning teams during startup activities
• Maintain accurate documentation including loop sheets, calibration records, and test results

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
• Superior understanding of the piping and instrumentation systems
• Proven success with third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid teams that blend internal and external resources
• Deep understanding of plant systems integration and relevant standards/regulations
• Demonstrated experience as an I&C Technician in power generation or industrial facilities
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control narratives
• Experience with calibration tools and test equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to execute concurrent commissioning scopes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and contractor coordination
• A cooperative and collaborative mindset with a demonstrated history…