Field Installation & Commissioning Supervisor

Tenova Advanced Technologies; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid disability (short-term)

Company-paid disability (long-term)

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Remote work up to 320 hours/year

Job summary

Tenova Inc. is seeking a Field Installation & Commissioning Supervisor to lead the onsite technical effort for major industrial projects.

You will supervise installation, integration, commissioning, and start-up of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems while coordinating subcontractors and ensuring safe, high-quality results on schedule. You will mentor Field Service Engineers and technicians, manage NCRs and changes, and report progress to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline, or equivalent field experience.
• 5–14+ years of industrial field installation, commissioning, or start-up experience with site leadership progression.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment installation, electrical construction, and industrial automation systems in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary field activities and leading subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite contact for mechanical, electrical, and automation installation and commissioning activities.
• Lead installation of Tenova-supplied equipment and control systems.
• Coordinate mechanical assembly, electrical installs, cabling, and instrumentation interfaces.
• Interpret drawings and verify field execution with as-built documentation.
• Establish work sequences to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Mentor Field Service Engineers and technicians.
• Drive punch-list completion, project closeout, and turnover documentation.

Skills

HMI/SCADA familiarity

Leadership

Customer-facing communication

Read mechanical/electrical drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

MS Office

Profibus

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Job description

• HMI/SCADA familiarity.

Built for people who thrive onsite, not on Teams calls.

Tenova is hiring a Field Installation & Commissioning Supervisor to be the primary onsite technical leader for major industrial projects. You'll lead the installation, integration, commissioning, and start-up of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, coordinating subcontractors and working directly with customers to deliver safe, high-quality results on schedule.

What you'll do

As Tenova's Senior Onsite Representative, You Will

• Serve as the primary onsite contact for mechanical, electrical, and automation installation and commissioning activities.
• Lead the installation of Tenova-supplied mechanical equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, automation hardware, and control systems.
• Coordinate mechanical assembly, alignment, piping interfaces, electrical installation, cable routing, terminations, MCCs, cabinets, remote I/O, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, P&ID, instrumentation, and automation drawings while verifying field execution and maintaining redlines/as-built documentation.
• Establish work sequences and priorities to complete the project safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor mechanical, electrical, and automation subcontractors and site manpower, including turnkey subcontractors where applicable.
• Ensure all work complies with Tenova procedures, ISO standards, OSHA requirements, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Lead commissioning and start-up activities, including:
  • Mechanical inspections and equipment readiness
  • Equipment alignment and functional verification
  • Loop checks and instrument calibration
  • I/O validation
  • PLC/HMI integration support
  • MCC and VFD start-up
  • Industrial network verification
  • Process commissioning and performance testing
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces to ensure successful equipment integration.
• Manage NCRs, field changes, and corrective actions in alignment with the Project Manager and Director of Project Services.
• Interface directly with customer construction, maintenance, operations, and commissioning teams while providing clear reporting on progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Drive punch-list completion, project closeout, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Home Office Engineering to resolve technical issues and minimize schedule or cost impacts.
• Mentor and coach Field Service Engineers, Field Electrical Engineers, Automation Engineers, and technicians.

Travel & mobility (important)

• Approximately 80% travel, often in extended rotations at domestic and international job sites.
• You can live anywhere in the U.S., but must be within reasonable driving distance of a major airport.
• Must be fully available to travel frequently by car and/or plane.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline. Equivalent field experience will also be considered.
• Approximately 5-14+ years of industrial field installation, commissioning, or start-up experience with demonstrated site leadership progression.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment installation, electrical construction, and industrial automation systems in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary field activities involving mechanical, electrical, and automation scopes.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and manage productivity, sequencing, quality, safety, and project schedules.
• Ability to evaluate field instructions, technical issues, and contractor claims while supporting effective resolutions.
• Excellent customer-facing communication, leadership, and reporting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs, instrumentation diagrams, and control system documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during installation and commissioning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for site reporting.

Nice to have

• AutoCAD redlines/as-built documentation.
• PLC platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, or Schneider.
• HMI/SCADA familiarity.
• Industrial communication networks (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or similar).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Experience in steel mills, metals processing, reheating furnaces, heat treatment, cold rolling, electric arc furnaces, or other heavy industrial facilities.

Salary

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience and location.

Comp Time

Comp Time: Eligible Field Service Engineers/Supervisors earn 1 hour of paid compensatory time for each hour worked over 40 in a week, subject to supervisor approval, to use during downtime between projects.

Why Tenova

We offer a competitive benefits package built to support you personally and professionally.

Health & Wellness

• 80% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term (100%) and Long-Term Disability (60%)
• On-site fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program

Retirement & Financial Security

• 401(k) (Roth and Pre-tax) with 5% company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling and up to 320 hours of remote work per year
• Up to 20 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (10 weeks for primary caregivers)

Professional Growth & Perks

• Paid memberships in professional associations
• Referral bonuses up to $3,000
• LegalShield legal assistance plan
• ICP Yearly Bonus

Tenova Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tenova Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.