HVAC Commissioning Lead: Testing, Safety & Handover

Star (Netherlands); Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Star is seeking an experienced Commissioning professional to lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for HVAC and mechanical systems. You will develop tests, review procedures, and supervise vendors to ensure safe, compliant operation before project handover.

You will collaborate with engineers and subcontractors, manage documentation, and drive equipment testing, safety compliance, and final acceptance processes to meet project milestones and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with substantial experience in machinery/mechanical commissioning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive pre-commissioning plans and procedures for HVAC, outlining objectives and schedules.
• Collaborate with project engineers and commissioning disciplines to integrate activities into the overall schedule.
• Review sub-contractors' and vendors' procedures, RAMS, and reports for compliance.
• Supervise testing and verification of machinery, instrumentation, interfaces, interlocks, and safety devices.
• Lead mechanical completion on system/sub-system basis per the project schedule.
• Create or review commissioning test procedures (CTPs) for machinery, E&I, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues during pre-commissioning and commissioning with site disciplines.
• Document discrepancies via NCRs and coordinate corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed pre-commissioning and commissioning reports and maintain records.

Skills

Problem solving

Documentation skills

Communication & teamwork

Client oriented

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Star is seeking an experienced Commissioning professional to lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for HVAC and mechanical systems. You will develop tests, review procedures, and supervise vendors to ensure safe, compliant operation before project handover.

You will collaborate with engineers and subcontractors, manage documentation, and drive equipment testing, safety compliance, and final acceptance processes to meet project milestones and client expectations.