Senior Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Alpin Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpin Limited in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Commissioning Lead for mechanical systems to own end-to-end testing, FAT/SAT, and client handover.

You will develop commissioning plans, witness tests, coordinate with clients and contractors, and ensure compliance with ASHRAE, CIBSE, and local regs.

Candidates should have 5–10 years in mechanical engineering with Cx experience and certifications such as CxA or BCxP, plus strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years progressive mechanical engineering experience, with 5+ years in testing and commissioning (Cx) for large-scale projects.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers membership/registration and commissioning certifications (CxA, BCxP) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of mechanical commissioning from pre-commissioning to FPT and handover.
• Develop, review, and approve Commissioning Plans, ITPs, and testing scripts for mechanical systems.
• Direct and witness FAT and SAT for major equipment.
• Oversee testing and balancing of AHUs, FCUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related systems.
• Validate plumbing, drainage, and fire protection networks; coordinate with BMS and life safety controls.
• Coordinate integration of mechanical equipment with BMS and life safety systems.
• Ensure site operations comply with project specs, ASHRAE, CIBSE, and local regs; review drawings and submittals.
• Track and resolve mechanical snags and non-conformances using CX software.
• Act as primary technical liaison with clients, main contractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Lead coordination meetings and deliver progress updates; compile commissioning documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Commissioning (Cx)

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CxAlloy

Oracle Aconex

Testing instrumentation

Job description

Alpin Limited in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Commissioning Lead for mechanical systems to own end-to-end testing, FAT/SAT, and client handover.

You will develop commissioning plans, witness tests, coordinate with clients and contractors, and ensure compliance with ASHRAE, CIBSE, and local regs.

Candidates should have 5–10 years in mechanical engineering with Cx experience and certifications such as CxA or BCxP, plus strong English communication.