Lead I&C Commissioning Technician

Fervo’s Mission is to use innovation in geoscience to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. To accomplish that goal, Fervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world’s most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised nearly $2 billion from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world’s growing need for 24/7 carbon free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.

Description

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.  

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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX with growing offices in Oakland, CA, Golden, CO, Salt Lake City, UT and Reno, NV. This position is located at the Cape Station facility in Milford, UT, with some hybrid work flexibility when commissioning activities are not ongoing. The role involves coordination with construction and commissioning teams and may require extended hours during critical startup periods.