Commissioning Coordinator

Contract Period: 1 year
Location:  Houston, TX (onsite / field-based)
Work Schedule: 40 hrs/week (8 hrs/day)
Travel: ~20–30 days per quarter to pipeline construction sites
Rate: $69-73/hr


Role Summary
The Commissioning Coordinator is responsible for end-to-end coordination of commissioning and startup activities for liquid pipelines and gas transmission projects. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, requiring deep field experience and the ability to independently perform commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup work.
The position bridges engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations, ensuring equipment is safe, compliant, and fully operational before turnover. Key Responsibilities
Commissioning & Startup Execution

• Coordinate and execute project commissioning and startup activities
• Lead field commissioning for small to large projects
• Independently perform in-house commissioning for smaller projects:
  • Configuration
  • Calibration
  • Functional testing
  • Startup & troubleshooting
• Ensure proper handover from Construction → Commissioning → Operations
• Track deficiencies and close commissioning issues

Technical & Engineering Support

• Participate in engineering design reviews (mechanical, process, electrical, I&C)
• Update commissioning procedures, check sheets, and best practices
• Commission and test:
  • PLCs
  • Instrumentation
  • Control panels
  • Communication systems
• Apply hands-on experience with rotating and static equipment

Project & Contractor Coordination

• Develop commissioning and startup execution plans:
  • Resources
  • Cost estimates
  • Schedules
• Coordinate internal technicians and 3rd‑party commissioning contractors
• Provide technical guidance and field leadership
• Manage outage planning for greenfield and brownfield projects
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work follows Enbridge processes and industry standards
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Lock‑Out / Tag‑Out (LOTO)
  • Electrical Safety
  • Permitting
• Enforce quality, cost, scope, and schedule expectations

Required Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Technical College Degree or Diploma
• 10+ years of technical field experience
• Prior experience as a field technician or commissioning engineer

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards:
  • API
  • NEC
  • CEC
  • CSA Z662
  • NFPA 11
• Hands-on commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, automation, and controls
• Ability to self-perform commissioning without supervision

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder coordination and communication
• Ability to independently lead field activities
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and operational pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills across project teams and contractors

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior commissioning experience in oil & gas / pipeline environments
• Experience with both rotating and static equipment
• Pipeline, gas transmission, or major energy infrastructure background

Working Conditions

• Office-based with frequent field travel
• Extended hours and after-hours support as needed
• Weekend or evening calls during critical commissioning windows (approx. 5–10 times per quarter)

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.