Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Mechanical Commissioning Engineers and Technicians, including daily planning, work assignments, resource coordination, and oversight of commissioning activities.
• Own the mechanical commissioning plan, schedule, system priorities, and look-ahead activities for assigned areas of the project.
• Review and approve commissioning checklists, inspection records, test procedures, and turnover packages prior to submission to the Owner.
• Lead pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, start-up, and functional testing activities for mechanical and process utility systems.
• Oversee commissioning activities for central utility plant systems, including chilled water, hot water, process cooling water, compressed dry air, exhaust systems, HVAC systems, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate closely with construction teams, trade partners, vendors, client representatives, and project leadership to ensure successful system completion and turnover.
• Resolve escalated technical, quality, and schedule-related issues impacting commissioning progress.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, punch-list items, system readiness, and project risks while providing regular updates to the Commissioning Manager.
• Ensure commissioning activities are executed in accordance with project procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Support integrated systems testing and final Owner acceptance activities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Mechanical Commissioning Engineers and Technicians, helping build technical capability and readiness for advancement into higher-level commissioning roles.

Skills Required

• 6+ years of commissioning experience, including discipline lead experience on at least two commissioning projects or one large-scale commissioning project.
• Proven experience leading and managing teams of Commissioning Engineers and Technicians in the field.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3, piping systems, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, and mechanical system start-up methodologies.
• Extensive experience commissioning mechanical and process utility systems within industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing, managing, and reviewing commissioning plans, checklists, functional test procedures, turnover packages, and commissioning schedules.
• Strong understanding of system turnover processes, punch-list management, deficiency resolution, and Owner acceptance requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, process flow diagrams, specifications, and commissioning documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Smartsheet, and commissioning management platforms; experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM360), or similar project management systems is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and clear written status reporting.
• Commitment to safety culture and willingness to work in both construction and cleanroom environments.
• Experience with boiler and chiller plant (BCP) start-up and commissioning is highly desirable.
• Semiconductor fabrication facility, data center, pharmaceutical, or other mission-critical construction and commissioning experience is preferred.
• Commissioning certifications such as Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP), or equivalent are considered an advantage.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent commissioning, construction, operations, military, or trade experience will also be considered.
• Commissioning certifications such as CxA, BCxP, or similar industry-recognized credentials are advantageous.
• Proof of education, licenses, certifications, and qualifications required where applicable.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (approximately 50 hours per week, including overtime).
• Occasional weekend work may be required to support critical start-up, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training and Education Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition Rewards

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