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Testing Manager

Enerflex Ltd
Houston, USA
Manager · 10+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in power generation, rotating equipment, EPC execution, field service, testing, startup, commissioning, or comparable shop and project-site environments. At least 3 years in a testing manager, commissioning manager, test lead, field execution manager, or comparable leadership role. Demonstrated experience testing packaged reciprocating-engine generator systems or comparable industrial equipment. Experience coordinating factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, energization, first-fire, synchronization, load testing, reliability runs, troubleshooting, performance verification, and turnover. Experience leading technicians, engineers, contractors, OEM representatives, customers, and third-party witnesses in active shop and field environments. Ability to interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, protection settings, OEM manuals, test procedures, and project specifications. Working knowledge of generator packages, engines, alternators, switchgear, protective relays, instrumentation, PLC/HMI systems, fuel-gas systems, cooling systems, auxiliaries, and emissions systems. Knowledge of calibrated instrumentation, data acquisition, functional testing, load banks, synchronization, protection testing, performance calculations, test documentation, punch management, turnover, LOTO, and warranty records. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project, scheduling, document, completion, test-data, or quality management systems. OSHA 30, NFPA 70E training, PMP, commissioning certification, controls or relay training, OEM technical training, quality credentials, or equivalent certifications are preferred as applicable to the assigned scope. Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain required site-access credentials are required. Leadership & Communication Strong technical leadership, planning, organization, troubleshooting, decision-making, data assessment, and risk-management skills. Ability to lead multi-discipline teams in a matrix organization and work effectively with customers, contractors, OEMs, suppliers, Quality, Engineering, commissioning personnel, and operations teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of test plans, readiness updates, issue summaries, test reports, turnover status, and customer-facing documentation. Ability to remain effective during time-sensitive testing, troubleshooting, recovery, and acceptance activities with limited supervision. Physical Requirements Work is performed in office, manufacturing, test-area, construction-site, and operating-facility environments, supporting test readiness through performance verification and turnover. Domestic travel to project sites, suppliers, customer locations, and company facilities is expected, with occasional international travel as required. Extended site assignments and non-standard schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and shift-based coverage, may be required to support critical tests, first-fire, load testing, troubleshooting, recovery work, and turnover. Work requires personal protective equipment and may involve exposure to energized equipment, rotating machinery, fuel systems, elevated noise, temporary test equipment, weather, uneven terrain, and active industrial environments. The position requires the ability to safely access industrial facilities and work areas, including stairs, ladders, platforms, elevated structures, and uneven terrain, in accordance with site-specific requirements. The role may involve access to confidential business information, customer-controlled data, proprietary technical documentation, contractual information, and safety-critical test records. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and comply with applicable safety, training, and access requirements.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in power generation, rotating equipment, EPC execution, field service, testing, startup, commissioning, or comparable shop and project-site environments.
  • At least 3 years in a testing manager, commissioning manager, test lead, field execution manager, or comparable leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience testing packaged reciprocating-engine generator systems or comparable industrial equipment.
  • Experience coordinating factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, energization, first-fire, synchronization, load testing, reliability runs, troubleshooting, performance verification, and turnover.
  • Experience leading technicians, engineers, contractors, OEM representatives, customers, and third-party witnesses in active shop and field environments.
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, protection settings, OEM manuals, test procedures, and project specifications.
  • Working knowledge of generator packages, engines, alternators, switchgear, protective relays, instrumentation, PLC/HMI systems, fuel-gas systems, cooling systems, auxiliaries, and emissions systems.
  • Knowledge of calibrated instrumentation, data acquisition, functional testing, load banks, synchronization, protection testing, performance calculations, test documentation, punch management, turnover, LOTO, and warranty records.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project, scheduling, document, completion, test-data, or quality management systems.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain required site-access credentials are required.
  • Leadership & Communication Strong technical leadership, planning, organization, troubleshooting, decision-making, data assessment, and risk-management skills.
  • Ability to lead multi-discipline teams in a matrix organization and work effectively with customers, contractors, OEMs, suppliers, Quality, Engineering, commissioning personnel, and operations teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of test plans, readiness updates, issue summaries, test reports, turnover status, and customer-facing documentation.
  • Ability to remain effective during time-sensitive testing, troubleshooting, recovery, and acceptance activities with limited supervision.
  • Physical Requirements Work is performed in office, manufacturing, test-area, construction-site, and operating-facility environments, supporting test readiness through performance verification and turnover.
  • Domestic travel to project sites, suppliers, customer locations, and company facilities is expected, with occasional international travel as required.
  • Extended site assignments and non-standard schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and shift-based coverage, may be required to support critical tests, first-fire, load testing, troubleshooting, recovery work, and turnover.
  • Work requires personal protective equipment and may involve exposure to energized equipment, rotating machinery, fuel systems, elevated noise, temporary test equipment, weather, uneven terrain, and active industrial environments.
  • The position requires the ability to safely access industrial facilities and work areas, including stairs, ladders, platforms, elevated structures, and uneven terrain, in accordance with site-specific requirements.
  • The role may involve access to confidential business information, customer-controlled data, proprietary technical documentation, contractual information, and safety-critical test records.
  • The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and comply with applicable safety, training, and access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
  • OSHA 30, NFPA 70E training, PMP, commissioning certification, controls or relay training, OEM technical training, quality credentials, or equivalent certifications are preferred as applicable to the assigned scope.

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