Battery Plant Commissioning Lead

Yates Construction Co.; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction Co. seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead quality control and commissioning for a battery plant construction project in Mississippi.

You will manage QA processes during both construction and commissioning to ensure compliance with design, regulatory, and industry standards. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, safety, and field teams to execute commissioning plans, tests, and startup activities, delivering a safe, high-quality, fully operational plant on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in quality control, commissioning, and construction with at least 5 years in leadership on large industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes, QA standards, and industry regulations.
• Proven experience managing complex commissioning projects from construction to startup.
• Familiarity with inspection protocols, commissioning checklists, and defect tracking.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction management and quality control software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive QC plan for construction and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and project specs.
• Conduct inspections and audits of activities, materials, and equipment.
• Identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead development and execution of commissioning plans and tests.
• Oversee system and equipment commissioning and startup readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering to resolve discrepancies during commissioning.
• Maintain complete commissioning documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with PM and Field teams to align QC and commissioning with schedules.
• Facilitate cross-team communication among construction, engineering, safety, and procurement.
• Work with vendors/contractors to meet quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality control

Commissioning

Communication

Risk management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Construction management software

Quality control software

Job description

Yates Construction Co. seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead quality control and commissioning for a battery plant construction project in Mississippi.

You will manage QA processes during both construction and commissioning to ensure compliance with design, regulatory, and industry standards. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, safety, and field teams to execute commissioning plans, tests, and startup activities, delivering a safe, high-quality, fully operational plant on