Lead Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Technician

Fervo Energy•Milford, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead I&C Commissioning Technician will play a key role in the commissioning of substation, power plant and well pad equipment across Fervo’s portfolio of geothermal energy developments. The Lead I&C Commissioning Technician will oversee field execution and management of contractors, commissioning timeline, documentation, and unit handovers. The Lead I&C Commissioning position will reside at the project location in Milford, UT during commissioning efforts. This position reports to the Commissioning Manager. This is a hands-on, field-based role where strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset are essential. You will be a core contributor to successful plant startups and long-term performance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Instrumentation, Controls, Electronics, or equivalent field experience
5+ years of experience in power plants, energy, or other complex industrial facilities
Superior understanding and track record of industrial safety best practices
Superior understanding of the piping and instrumentation systems
Proven success with third-party commissioning scopes and vendor activities within hybrid teams that blend internal and external resources
Deep understanding of plant systems integration and relevant standards/regulations
Demonstrated experience as an I&C Technician in power generation or industrial facilities
Proven leadership experience
Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation and control systems
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control narratives
Experience with calibration tools and test equipment
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to execute concurrent commissioning scopes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and contractor coordination
A cooperative and collaborative mindset with a demonstrated history of managing highly effective cross functional teams

Nice To Haves

Strong safety leadership mindset
Experience with geothermal, power plants, or utility-scale energy facilities
Familiarity with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems
Commissioning or startup experience
Ability to work independently in a field environment
Expertise in instrumentation, control systems, and testing requirements/standards
Advanced knowledge of asset condition monitoring technologies, or the willingness to acquire them, including relevant certifications
Strong familiarity with commissioning frameworks (NETA ATS & ECS, ASHRAE) and structured document turnover systems
Project management, commissioning or O&M certifications (e.g., PMP, CxA, CMRP or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Lead the on-site execution of commissioning activities for geothermal production and power plant systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely energization and turnover
Operate within Fervo’s hybrid commissioning model by managing a lean internal team, contractors, specialized vendors and O&M technicians to achieve integrated system readiness
Coordinate all commissioning scopes and including engineering, construction, ORC providers, vendors, and O&M through daily field meetings and structured progress tracking to ensure schedule alignment and system integration
Enforce quality, safety, and environmental standards from pre-commissioning through handover, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to comply with company and regulatory requirements
Lead functional testing, startup, and performance verification of well pad, I&C systems
Oversee system performance testing and initial reliability data collection to validate operational standards and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement
Lead system troubleshooting during commissioning and early operations, coordinating with vendors and engineering to resolve issues and warranty items
Represent commissioning during project readiness reviews, energization planning, and performance acceptance testing
Organize and lead walkdowns and inspections to verify compliance with commissioning protocols, contract terms, and turnover requirements
Ensure management-of-change processes are followed to document deviations from scope and maintain configuration control through turnover
Manage, coach, mentor, and advise Fervo employees on all aspects of commissioning
Install, inspect, calibrate, and test field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices
Support and perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, and functional testing activities
Assist with commissioning and startup control systems and plant automation
Troubleshoot instrumentation, control logic, and communication issues
Support control system I/O verification and signal validation
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and other commissioning teams during startup activities
Maintain accurate documentation including loop sheets, calibration records, and test results