TEST DIRECTOR/OPERATION MANAGER
Location :
Ostiglia (Mantua), Lombardy – Italy
Project:
880 MW CCGT Power Plant
Starting Date:
May 2025
Duration:
12 months with possible extension
We are currently seeking a highly experienced Test Director / Operation Manager to oversee the final testing and initial operation phases of a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant project in Ostiglia, Italy.
The selected candidate will play a central role in coordinating plant performance testing, managing operational readiness, and ensuring successful handover to the client.
Main Responsibilities :
* Lead and coordinate all plant performance testing and validation activities (mechanical, electrical, and I&C).
* Ensure strict compliance with project specifications, safety procedures, and operational protocols .
* Supervise the start-up and initial operation of the plant, ensuring all systems are functioning as designed.
* Interface with engineering, commissioning, construction, QA/QC, and client representatives.
* Manage and guide a multidisciplinary team of supervisors, operators, and test engineers.
* Prepare and validate test procedures, reports, and documentation for client approval.
* Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues or performance deviations.
* Contribute to the plant's transition from commissioning to commercial operation .
Requirements :
* Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related fields).
* 10+ years of experience in CCGT power plant testing, commissioning, or operations.
* Proven experience as a Test Director, Operation Manager, or similar leadership role on large-scale power projects (preferably over 500 MW).
* Strong knowledge of performance testing, grid synchronization, and plant optimization .
* Fluent in English and Italian (spoken and written)
* Excellent leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
* Familiarity with international EPC environments and safety standards.