Portfolio Commissioning Manager

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., in Lake Mary, Florida is looking for a Portfolio Commissioning Manager.Company Overview At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we're building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality. One team, one future. Role Overview The Portfolio Commissioning Manager (PCM) leads and governs commissioning execution across a defined customer portfolio. This role ensures safe, on-time, and high-quality startup and turnover to Operations while enforcing standardization, comparability, and continuous improvement across the portfolio. Responsibilities include portfolio leadership, customer engagement, technical oversight, cross-portfolio governance, performance benchmarking, and adherence to the company's commissioning standards and the PMO 9-Gate Lifecycle. The PCM serves as the single point of accountability for commissioning outcomes and executive-level customer relationships, reporting to the Sr Manager, Commissioning Services within Project Operations. Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio & Customer Leadership Serve as the primary portfolio lead for key strategic customers; ensure alignment with customer objectives and long-term strategies. Act as the single point of accountability for commissioning outcomes across the portfolio (safety, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction). Maintain executive-level customer relationships, lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and manage escalations. Standardization & Governance Ensure consistent use of commissioning standards, templates, SOPs, and gate criteria across all projects. Participate in a cross-portfolio governance council to compare portfolio performance and share systemic lessons learned. Enforce adherence to the enterprise commissioning governance model, including audits and readiness checks. Technical Oversight & Commissioning Excellence Provide advanced technical support on controls, interlocks, logic, BOP systems, grid integration, and performance testing. Review/approve commissioning plans, pre-commissioning checklists, FAT/SAT plans, and turnover documentation. Coordinate SME support to resolve complex technical commissioning issues. Planning, Scheduling & Resource Management Coordinate with the Commissioning Planning and Development team to build and manage the integrated commissioning master schedule for the portfolio. Forecast and allocate commissioning resources (staffing, TFAs, tools, OEM/vendor support) across the portfolio to optimize critical path execution. Work with other PCMs to support across portfolios as required. Lead readiness reviews for milestones such as First Fire, Synchronization, and Performance Test. Coordinate with TFA vendors on TFA forecasts, execution schedules and notification requirements. Performance, KPI Management & Benchmarking Track standardized KPIs for the portfolio, enabling apples-to-apples comparison across all portfolios. Provide weekly dashboards and quarterly comparative analyses (rankings, trends, systemic issues). Identify cross-portfolio improvement opportunities and drive enterprise-level corrective actions. Risk, Issue & Change Control Maintain a portfolio-level risk register and identify systemic risks. Lead issue triage, escalation management, and rapid-response task forces. Assess change orders for schedule, cost, quality, and warranty impacts. Safety, Compliance & Quality Champion a zero-incident commissioning safety culture. Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, grid codes, and customer EHS policies. Oversee QA/QC processes including test documentation, calibration, redlines/as-builts, and turnover packages. Financial Stewardship Manage commissioning budgets and forecasts. Reduce costs through schedule optimization, vendor strategy, and productivity improvements. People Development & Stakeholder Management Mentor site commissioning leaders and engineers; Work with leadership to develop SME pipeline. Coordinate with PMO, Projects, Construction, Engineering, EHS, Controls, and Supply Chain. Digital Tools & Data Integrity Use commissioning management systems, Power BI dashboards, and scheduling tools for real-time reporting. Ensure data integrity and document configuration control. Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport bids/proposals by defining commissioning scope, schedule logic, and resource plans. Coordinate OEM and vendor support strategies and warranty handoff. Provide training, readiness support, and on-call availability for major commissioning events. Assist with incident investigations and CAPA development. Travel as required (typically 25-50%) depending on portfolio phase. Standard Corporate Duties (Company Standard) Comply with all EHS policies and procedures, including reporting of unsafe activities to EHS. Communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels. Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for the benefit of 3rd parties. Work in the global environment to maintain and update standards and latest practices. Maintain a valid passport and driver's license. RequirementsBachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or related engineering discipline. 7-10+ years in power plant commissioning/startup; 3+ years in portfolio-level or program leadership. Experience interacting with EPCs, OEMs, utilities, and customer technical teams. Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes across GTCC, GTSC, BOP, controls, and performance testing. Proficiency in P6, BI dashboards, EDMS/document control, and digital commissioning tools. Proficient in MS Office and project scheduling tools (P6/MS Project); familiar with EDMS/document control systems; knowledgeable with analytics dashboards (Power BI/Tableau); and read-only/governed access to DCS/PLC programming environments. TRAVEL & WORK CONDITIONS Primary base: Office role with remote support to multiple sites. Travel: ~25-50% as needed for escalations, major test events, audits, and stakeholder alignment (EPC/Customer/OEM). On-call availability during critical commissioning windows (energization, first fire, performance test). Site conditions: Ability to to wear standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), enter active construction/commissioning areas, perform field walkdowns (ladders, platforms), and participate in PSSR and pre-task briefings. Work hours: Flexibility to align with site schedules and critical path activities. CORE COMPETENCIESSystems Thinking: Understands end-to-end plant interactions (turbine-HRSG-BOP-controls-grid) and anticipates coupling effects. Technical Depth: Strong RCA (8D, fishbone, fault-tree), controls logic reviews, test method rigor, and data-driven decisions. Process Discipline: Standards authoring, SOPs, work instructions, configuration control, and closed-loop corrective actions. Stakeholder Management: Facilitates EPC/customer/OEM alignment; de-escalates with facts, artifacts, and clear acceptance criteria. Planning & Governance: Gate readiness reviews, risk registers, go/no-go calls, and schedule integration. Coaching & Enablement: Builds SME bench strength; trains site teams on commissioning best practices and troubleshooting. Reporting & Analytics: Converts field data into KPIs, dashboards, and executive summaries; surfaces systemic trends. Safety Leadership: Champions LOTO, PSSR, and safe energization behaviors; embeds safety in commissioning plans and culture. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to stand and walk. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level when visiting the jobsite work environment is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is recommended and/or required in those work locations. WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching). Excellent growth and advancement opportunities. Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Committed to quality products and services. Great working environment and culture. Employee Appreciation Programs and Events. Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. #LI-ONSITE

Created: 2026-03-07