Joblaze summary

The Sr. Commissioning Manager at SpaceX is responsible for overseeing the commissioning of large-scale power generation systems, including gas and steam turbines, from mechanical completion to operational reliability. This role requires expertise in utility-scale power plant commissioning, with a strong emphasis on hands-on troubleshooting and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the field, particularly with gas turbines and control systems, and should be comfortable working in dynamic environments. The position demands a proactive approach to managing schedules, budgets, and safety protocols during critical startup phases.

Joblaze insights

Listed 10 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 29, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 8, 2026.
gas turbines appears in 0.3% of 2738 comparable senior other roles in United States; DCS appears in 0.1% of 2738 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Engineering Commissioning Manager (Power Plant) role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
How much experience is required?: 5–10 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Engineering Commissioning Manager (Power Plant) role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DCS, gas turbines, heat recovery steam generator, steam turbines, turbine control platforms.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Sr. Engineering Commissioning Manager (Power Plant) role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. COMMISSIONING MANAGER (POWER PLANT)

SpaceX is building and operating large-scale power generation for launch and compute. This role leads commissioning of the power plant: gas and steam turbines, heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), balance of plant, electrical, and controls, from mechanical completion to reliable operation. This is not a desk job. You will be in the control room during startup and in the field troubleshooting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build and run the commissioning plan: system turnover, pre-commissioning, first fire, synchronization, performance test, and reliability run
Own the commissioning schedule, budget, and staffing plan
Lead the commissioning team and the OEM field crews
Accept a system from construction only with a complete mechanical completion package
Start up aeroderivative and simple-cycle units; where an HRSG is in scope, run chemical cleaning and steam or air blows before the steam turbine takes steam
Own procedures, punchlists, deficiency tracking, and the decision that a system is ready
Close punch by category, commercial deficiencies included, before commercial operation
Own LOTO, permit-to-work, and energization authority from first backfeed through commercial operation
Commission controls and protection with the electrical and automation team
Run guarantee and performance tests against the contract and carry the reliability run through commercial operation
Hand operations a plant that starts, trips, and recovers as designed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
5+ years of experience commissioning utility-scale power plants, including gas turbines, in the field
Experience leading commissioning on a utility-scale or multi-unit plant, not only single-skid support
Experience writing or owning startup procedures

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of experience commissioning utility-scale power plants, including gas turbines, in the field
Experience as an OEM commissioning lead (GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, Solar Turbines, Baker Hughes, or equivalent)
Direct startup experience with H- or F-class and/or aeroderivative gas turbines (LM2500 / LM6000 class or equivalent)
Experience with DCS/turbine control platforms (Mark VIe, SPPA-T3000, or equivalent)
Experience with Mitsubishi DIASYS Netmation or Emerson Ovation DCS
Experience with HRSG and steam turbine integration and performance testing
Familiarity with ASME PTC 22 (gas turbine) or PTC 46 (overall plant) performance test codes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work on site during startups, including nights and weekends
Willingness to travel between generation sites
Ability to work around energized equipment and live construction
Ability to work 10–12 hour shifts outdoors in heat and high noise during startup

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Sr. Engineering Commissioning Manager (Power Plant)

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