Commissioning Mechanical Supervisor

SilverBack; Andalucía; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

SilverBack in Spain is recruiting a Commissioning Mechanical Supervisor (m/w/d) for a major industrial project in Huelva. You will lead field execution, supervise pre-commissioning and commissioning of static and rotating equipment, and ensure safe, efficient turnover.

Work involves coordinating with Construction, QA/QC, OEMs and subcontractors, managing walkdowns, punch lists, and permits-to-work to achieve Mechanical Completion and RFC readiness.

Formación

• Experience as a Mechanical Commissioning Supervisor on large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong leadership and field management capabilities.
• Excellent communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise day-to-day mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including equipment runs and alignment.
• Oversee static and rotating equipment readiness and testing.
• Lead system walkdowns, punch-list items, and turnover processes (MC, RFC).
• Coordinate with OEM vendors and mechanical subcontractors.
• Enforce safety and PTW procedures; manage permits and safe operations.
• Attend daily commissioning coordination meetings and resolve on-site queries.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Field management

Troubleshooting

Communication

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

SilverBack is the go-to specialised technical recruiter of mobile, scarce talent for international

new-industry construction projects. We don't just fill vacancies, we build careers. We believe our

candidates are just as important as our clients, and when you partner with us, you get a

dedicated team that champions your professional growth.

Currently, we are recruiting for a Commissioning Mechanical Supervisor (m/w/d) for a major

industrial project in Huelva, Spain.

This role is critical to ensuring the safe, efficient, and quality-driven pre-commissioning and

commissioning of all static and rotating mechanical equipment on site. As Commissioning

Mechanical Supervisor, you will lead field execution, oversee equipment run-ins and alignments,

manage system walkdowns, and work closely with Construction, QA/QC, Vendor

Representatives, and Completions teams to transition mechanical subsystems smoothly into

operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Commissioning & Execution: Supervise day-to-day mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including uncoupled motor runs, equipment alignment, shaft rotation checks, lubrication, and vibration monitoring.
• Static & Rotating Equipment: Oversee the preparation and trial operation of rotating equipment (pumps, fans, blowers, compressors) and static equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, filters) to verify operational readiness.
• System Walkdowns & Punch Listing: Lead multidisciplinary mechanical walkdowns identify, log, and manage punch list items to drive systems toward Mechanical Completion (MC) and Ready for Commissioning (RFC).
• Vendor & Sub-contractor Interface: Coordinate closely with Original Equipmen Manufacturer (OEM) vendor specialists and mechanical sub-contractors.
• Safety & Permit-to-Work (PTW): Enforce strict site health and safety standards; raise and manage hot work, confined space entry, and mechanical isolation permits in line with project safety procedures.
• Documentation & Quality Sign-offs: Verify mechanical test packages, sign off on inspection test records (ITRs), and ensure vendor documentation, preservation logs, and redline drawings are complete for turnover packages.
• Daily On-Site Coordination: Attend daily commissioning coordination meetings, review progress against schedule, and proactively resolve technical queries in the field.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience as a Mechanical Commissioning Supervisor, Rotating Equipment Lead, or similar field supervisor role on large-scale industrial, mining, energy, or metallurgical projects.
• Technical Skills: Deep practical knowledge of static and rotating equipment commissioning, precision alignment, lubrication systems, dynamic testing, and system turnover processes (MC, RFC, RFSU).
• Competencies: Strong leadership and field management capabilities, sharp troubleshooting skills, and excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Languages: English proficiency is required; Spanish language skills are a strong asset given the project location.

What's on Offer

• Competitive contract rate / strong package
• Accommodation provided
• Opportunity to work on a major international industrial project in Huelva, Spain
• SilverBack is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all

qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, or social orientation.