Field Commissioning Lead - Global Travel & Start-up

Dürr AG; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr AG in Southfield, MI, seeks a senior field commissioning lead to develop and execute commissioning plans for complex industrial equipment. You will lead site teams, coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, contractors, and customers to ensure on-time startup and high quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or significant relevant commissioning experience, with extensive electrical installation, commissioning, and startup knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or significant relevant commissioning experience.
• Strong experience with electrical equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Experience with industrial networks, including Ethernet and Profinet.
• Working knowledge of EN 60204-1, UL 508A, NEC, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and resolve technical issues in the field.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and complex jobsite environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, contractors, engineering teams, and site leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel more than 90%, including domestic and international travel.
• Flexibility to support project schedules that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning plans and schedules in partnership with Project Management.
• Lead, schedule, and support site commissioning teams.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across Engineering, Project Management, site leadership, contractors, and customers.
• Lead equipment start-up, troubleshooting, testing, and debug activities.
• Resolve installation coordination and engineering issues in the field.
• Ensure commissioning activities meet project specifications, quality requirements, and applicable standards.
• Participate in site coordination, start-up, safety, and quality meetings.
• Ensure the right commissioning resources are available across projects.
• Track project performance and support successful customer handoff.
• You’ll be a key leader in the field, bringing teams together, solving complex technical challenges, and helping ensure projects move safely and successfully into production.

Skills

Electrical install

Commissioning

Industrial networks

EN 60204-1

UL 508A

NEC

NFPA

Reading drawings

OSHA

Leadership

Travel >90%

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Dürr AG in Southfield, MI, seeks a senior field commissioning lead to develop and execute commissioning plans for complex industrial equipment. You will lead site teams, coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, contractors, and customers to ensure on-time startup and high quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or significant relevant commissioning experience, with extensive electrical installation, commissioning, and startup knowledge.