Site Commissioning Engineer, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Puerto Rico Site Based)
About The Position
Linxon, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy, is seeking a Site Commissioning Engineer for energy and infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico. This role involves taking full ownership of commissioning activities, from planning through testing, energization, and customer acceptance. The engineer will lead technical execution on site, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards. The position requires strong technical leadership, effective stakeholder engagement, and adherence to industry standards to ensure successful project handover, minimize operational risk, and guarantee long-term system reliability and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- 10+ years of HSE experience, primarily within EPC or construction environments.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, ISO standards, and local regulatory compliance.
- University degree in HSE or a related discipline, or an equivalent professional certification (e.g., OSHA).
- Proven leadership ability with experience influencing teams and contractors at all levels.
- A track record of driving a proactive, behavior-based safety culture.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in dynamic, high-risk site environments.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
Responsibilities
- Lead site commissioning activities from early planning through testing, energization, and final handover, ensuring delivery in line with contract, safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Manage and coordinate commissioning engineers and subcontractors, providing clear direction, technical leadership, and performance oversight.
- Develop and implement commissioning plans, detailed procedures, and method statements to drive safe and efficient execution.
- Oversee commissioning progress, resolve technical issues, and lead troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations.
- Work closely with Engineering and Construction teams to support design quality, constructability, and seamless transition into commissioning.
- Ensure commissioning outcomes meet customer expectations by defining acceptance criteria, supporting testing, and achieving final certification.
- Ensure robust quality assurance by verifying compliance with standards, compiling testing and commissioning reports, and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Manage commissioning schedules, resources, and costs, integrating commissioning activities into the overall project plan.
- Identify and manage commissioning risks and opportunities, supporting variations, claims, and mitigation actions where required.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to ensure availability of required equipment, services, and tools to support commissioning execution.
- Represent the commissioning function in project and customer meetings, providing clear communication on status, risks, and readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practices, strengthening processes, and enhancing commissioning performance across projects.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401K with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Learning and Development
- Mentorship Initiatives
- Internal Mobility
- Performance-Based Advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
