Petroplan is recruiting for an experienced OFE (Owner Furnished Equipment) Project Manager / Project Lead to support the execution of major power generation and energy infrastructure projects . This position will provide project management and technical oversight for the Power Island equipment scope , coordinating activities across engineering, EPC, equipment suppliers, quality, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power generation, EPC project execution, electrical and/or mechanical equipment, equipment procurement, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and project management .
This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder management, technical understanding, project coordination, and the ability to manage complex equipment packages from design through commissioning.
Location: Northern Virginia area
Travel: Approximately 40%+ domestic and international travel may be required
Key Responsibilities
- Lead execution of Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) purchase orders for major Power Island equipment and systems.
- Manage equipment delivery, engineering, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and turnover activities in accordance with project requirements and schedule.
- Coordinate with EPC engineering teams to ensure OFE equipment designs, interfaces, documentation, and technical deliverables align with detailed project design requirements.
- Lead and participate in equipment design reviews , technical meetings, supplier meetings, and project coordination activities.
- Manage technical information exchange between equipment suppliers, EPC engineering, construction, commissioning, and Owner project teams.
- Monitor supplier and equipment progress against project schedules, identifying risks, delays, and required mitigation actions.
- Provide oversight of equipment quality and coordinate with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) teams on inspections, audits, quality issues, and corrective actions.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) , customer witness testing, equipment inspections, and other supplier quality activities.
- Participate in Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR) for electrical and mechanical systems.
- Support electrical and mechanical commissioning, pre-commissioning, equipment checkout, and punch-list resolution .
- Review equipment installation packages, testing documentation, turnover packages, and commissioning procedures.
- Ensure component and system testing procedures are properly developed, reviewed, and executed.
- Verify equipment installation and commissioning activities comply with OEM requirements, approved engineering documentation, system descriptions, and applicable industry standards .
- Support site Change Management activities related to electrical systems and equipment.
- Prepare and present monthly project status updates covering schedule, technical progress, quality, risks, and execution.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, records, action items, and technical correspondence.
- Build effective relationships with EPC contractors, OEMs, equipment suppliers, engineering teams, construction personnel, commissioning teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively across technical and project organizations and provide timely escalation of project risks and issues.
- Travel domestically and internationally, potentially 40% or more , to support supplier meetings, FATs, inspections, commissioning, and other project execution activities.
Equipment Experience
Experience with some combination of the following is highly relevant:
- Gas Turbine Generators
- Steam Turbine Generators
- Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG )
- Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS )
- Power Transformers
- Energy Management Systems (EMS )
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Power Generation Controls
- Mechanical and Electrical Balance-of-Plant Equipment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering , or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 10+ years of experience within power generation, energy, EPC, engineering, operations, maintenance, or project execution.
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in power generation design, engineering, operations, maintenance, or project management.
- 5+ years of project leadership experience on medium- to large-scale power generation projects.
- Strong experience working within an EPC environment .
- Experience managing OEM equipment suppliers and major equipment packages .
- Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical equipment design, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Experience with equipment FAT, field testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover .
- Experience with Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office .
- Strong understanding of engineering methods and detailed design engineering processes.
- Knowledge of electrical controls and power generation systems.
- Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and testing requirements, including NEC, NFPA, NETA, and ANSI .
- Strong communication, project coordination, documentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, complex project environment.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 40%+ as project requirements dictate.
