Commissioning Manager – Steel Plant

Role Purpose 

Plan and lead Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up (PCSU) activities for new and revamped steelmaking and rolling assets. The role ensures safe energization, functional testing and performance acceptance aligned with AM/NS India operational and safety standards. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement PCSU strategy, systemization, mechanical completion (MC), system completion (SC) and detailed commissioning procedures aligned with P&IDs and control logic. 
• Lead commissioning readiness reviews such as Pre-Turnover Review (PTR) and Operational Readiness Review (ORR). 
• Manage punch lists, loop checks, flushing, refractory dry-out and conduct cold and hot commissioning runs. 
• Implement and enforce LOTO (Lockout-Tagout), PTW (Permit to Work) and SIMOPS safety controls for commissioning activities including hot work, confined space work, lifting and electrical energization. 
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors and project teams to complete FAT/SAT closure and verify system interlocks and protections. 
• Troubleshoot commissioning and start-up issues, stabilize operations and support the transition to operations and maintenance teams. 
• Document commissioning activities and drive lessons learned and early-life reliability improvements for future project phases. 

Mandatory Experience 

• 8–12 years of experience in commissioning or start-up activities in heavy industrial plants. 
• Strong exposure to steel plant operations such as Blast Furnace (BF), Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF), Continuous Casting, Hot Strip Mill (HSM) or utilities. 
• Hands-on experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up of large industrial equipment. 
• Proven experience implementing safety systems including LOTO, SIMOPS, hot work permits, confined space entry and lifting operations. 
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, instrumentation logic, cause-and-effect matrices and safety instrumented systems. 
• Experience coordinating with EPC contractors, vendors and cross-functional project teams during commissioning phases. 

Mandatory Skills 

• Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering in heavy industry 
• Commissioning and start-up management 
• Leadership and team coordination during shift operations 
• Vendor and EPC coordination 
• Industrial safety compliance and incident management 
• Troubleshooting and operational stabilization during start-up 

Preferred Qualifications 

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical or relevant engineering discipline 
• Commissioning certifications or project commissioning training 
• Experience with digital commissioning tools and turnover management systems (MC/SC) 

Key Performance Indicators 

• Achievement of Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) / Ready for Operation (RFO) milestones 
• Performance tests passed during first commissioning cycle 
• Punch list closure as per commissioning plan 
• Early-life equipment failures below benchmark 
• Zero recordable safety incidents during commissioning activities