LNG Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager – LNG Storage Facility

Location: Onsite – Brunswick County, Virginia

Work Schedule: 5/10s with overtime

Contract Duration: August 2026 – 2028

Competitive Rate

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support the commissioning phase of a large‑scale LNG storage facility project currently under construction in Virginia. This is a long‑term, onsite role supporting late‑stage construction, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and transition to operations.

The Commissioning Manager will work closely with an established, hands‑on commissioning lead and broader project teams to plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities across process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and safety systems. Candidates with strong LNG backgrounds are highly preferred, as this role will rely on LNG commissioning best practices, systems knowledge, and field execution experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support commissioning planning and execution for an LNG storage facility
• Coordinate commissioning activities across process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
• Develop and manage commissioning procedures, schedules, and system turnover plans
• Interface closely with construction, engineering, operations, and HSE teams
• Support system completion, pre‑commissioning checks, and dynamic commissioning activities
• Oversee functional testing, performance testing, and readiness for operations
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with project standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Support training, documentation handover, and transition to operations
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to commissioning team members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline)
• Proven LNG commissioning experience, ideally on large‑scale LNG or LNG storage projects
• Experience commissioning systems such as:
• LNG storage tanks
• Liquefaction and vaporization systems
• LNG pumps and compressors
• Gas detection, fire protection, and safety systems
• Utilities, pretreatment, and supporting infrastructure
• Strong field presence and ability to work onsite full‑time
• Experience supporting or working alongside hands‑on commissioning leadership
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across multi‑discipline teams

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

Candidates with commissioning experience from major LNG developments are especially encouraged, including (but not limited to):

• Large LNG export terminals
• LNG storage or peak‑shaving facilities
• Major EPC‑led LNG projects

Experience from projects associated with large U.S. LNG developers, EPC contractors, or operators is highly relevant.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Full‑time onsite role in Brunswick County, Virginia
• Long‑term assignment through 2028
• Overtime expected during peak commissioning periods
• Per diem / travel support to be discussed as applicable

WHY THIS ROLE

• Long‑term LNG commissioning assignment with schedule certainty
• Opportunity to leverage deep LNG expertise in a critical commissioning phase
• Strong collaboration with experienced commissioning leadership
• Competitive hourly rate with OT

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

About Teal Energi:

TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.

TealEnergi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.