Commissioning Engineer

About Us

Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers.

Position Summary

The Commissioning Engineer implements Check-out, Start-up and Commissioning strategies for HRSG equipment and appurtenance. Works closely with Central and Thermal Engineering to understand operational philosophy of all designs of HRSGs. This position strives to turn over to the customer a fully operational plant that satisfies both the customer and is profitable to Vogt Power International.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Cold Commissioning:

• Perform walk-downs and check-out with P & ID's.
• Develop punch-list with responsibilities and completion dates assigned.
• Note: Upon satisfactory completion/acceptance of walk-down and proper turnover, the Technical Advisor is released.
• Responsible for testing and inspection of mechanical equipment supplied by VPI.
• Responsible to see that mechanical adjustments are made.
• Work with customers to verify VPI supplied instrumentation is operational.
• Work with customers to verify loop testing of VPI supplied controls is complete.

Warm Commissioning:

• Work with customers and/or contractor during boil-out and/or acid cleaning and steam blows.
• Responsible for first instrument setting of VPI supplied equipment.
• Verify that all VPI supplied equipment is ready for initial operation and functional testing.
• Monitor VPI supplied equipment during reliability run.
• The Commissioning Engineer works according to the project related O&M and training manuals.
• Support Central Engineering department during performance testing.

Other:

• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Construction.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.