Mechanical Lead – Commissioning & Start-up

Opex Energy; Ostrołęka; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Opex Energy is seeking a Mechanical Lead for Commissioning & Start-up of a large Combined Cycle Power Plant project in Poland. You will oversee piping, rotating and static equipment during pre-commissioning and commissioning, coordinating resources to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution.

You will collaborate with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, OEMs and Contractors to manage rotating equipment readiness, chemical cleaning campaigns, and handover activities before final

Qualifications

• Experience supervising during commissioning and start-up of industrial facilities.
• Ability to manage pipefitters, welders, and mechanical technicians.
• Hands-on knowledge of rotating equipment installation and alignment.
• Experience with steam blowing, oil flushing, and chemical cleaning.
• Experience in Power Generation, Oil & Gas, or petrochemical projects.
• Strong coordination with OEMs, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical resources during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
• Oversee pipefitters and welders for temporary piping installations.
• Coordinate rotating equipment preparation and alignment activities.
• Coordinate readiness of pumps and related auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate with OEMs and contractors during commissioning.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues during start-up.

Skills

Mechanical supervision

Resource coordination

Rotating equipment

Steam blowing

Oil flushing

Chemical cleaning

Industrial projects

Job description

Mechanical Lead – Commissioning & Start-up

About the job Mechanical Lead – Commissioning & Start-up

Mechanical Lead – Commissioning & Start-up (CC & Steam Balance + Rotating Equipment)

Combined Cycle Power Plant Project – Commissioning & Start-up

Opex Energy is looking to recruit a Mechanical Lead – Commissioning & Start-up (CC & Steam Balance + Rotating Equipment) to support the final stages of construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities of a Combined Cycle Power Plant.

The successful candidate will act as the Mechanical Lead for Piping, Rotating Equipment, and Static Equipment, managing all mechanical resources required during the commissioning phase and ensuring that activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

The primary responsibility of this role will be to coordinate mechanical completion, temporary piping installations, chemical cleaning activities, equipment preparation, and rotating equipment readiness, working closely with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, OEMs, and Contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all mechanical resources assigned to the project during the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Manage pipefitters and welders responsible for the installation of temporary piping systems required for steam blowing, oil flushing, and chemical cleaning activities.
• Coordinate and supervise mechanical technicians involved in rotating equipment preparation and alignment activities.
• Oversee alignment, readiness, and commissioning support for Feedwater Pumps, Circulating Water Pumps, Condensate Pumps, and associated auxiliary systems.
• Coordinate mechanical activities related to more than 200 rotating equipment units and approximately 500 test packs.
• Support the planning and execution of the Water-Steam Cycle Chemical Cleaning campaign.
• Ensure proper mechanical completion and handover of systems prior to commissioning activities.
• Coordinate activities with OEM representatives, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical issues during commissioning and start-up.
• Ensure compliance with project safety, quality, and performance standards.

Scope of Responsibility

The position will have direct responsibility for the coordination and execution of mechanical activities associated with:

• More than 200 rotating equipment units.
• Approximately 500 mechanical test packs.
• Temporary piping systems required for steam blowing, oil flushing, and chemical cleaning activities.
• Feedwater Pumps, Circulating Water Pumps, Condensate Pumps, and related auxiliary equipment.

Required Profile

We are looking for a professional with proven experience in:

• Mechanical supervision during commissioning and start-up phases of industrial facilities.
• Management and coordination of mechanical resources, including pipefitters, welders, and mechanical technicians.
• Rotating equipment installation, alignment, troubleshooting, and commissioning support.
• Steam blowing, oil flushing, chemical cleaning, and system preparation activities.
• Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or large industrial projects.
• Coordination with OEMs, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Previous experience in Combined Cycle Power Plant projects.
• Knowledge of Steam Balance and Balance of Plant (BoP) systems.
• Strong English communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with GE representatives, contractors, and international project stakeholders.

Start Date

Immediate availability (ASAP).

Location

International Combined Cycle Power Plant Project.