Start up and commissioning is a series of activities that require advance planning and coordination between vendors, contractors, operations, and engineering personnel.  Each of the Commissioning Team Members has specific roles that are coordinated by the Commissioning Engineer.  The purpose is to confirm that the new equipment or systems function in the manner intended, and to meet or exceed the performance requirements.  The Start-up and commissioning phase sets the foundation for the life of the equipment and the reliability of the plant.  Essentially this is the most important phase of the project and ensures that all vendors and contractors are held accountable.

During the design phase of the project, the Commissioning preparation begins (Pre-Commissioning).  The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the schedule, coordination and implementation of the commissioning activities as well as to ensure that all systems are started and operated in a proper and safe manner.  At this time any RFP and related bid documents are reviewed and testing of equipment at the factory is completed.  When construction is 90% finished, a project manager will be assigned to begin a start-up and commission plan.  Responsibilities will vary according to the commencement of the manager and current state of construction.  During these stages, our manager will conduct site visits during the final construction phase to complete commissioning and plant start-up.