Field Mechanical Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Field Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering support during Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning of a major project in Salt Lake City, UT. You will work under the Commissioning Manager to ensure safety, quality, and timely execution across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires 5+ years in commissioning supervision, a relevant engineering degree, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Experience in commissioning with multidiscipline teams.
• At least 5 years supervising commissioning personnel.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, instrumentation, piping and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Commissioning is conducted in compliance with Safety Management Plan and all relevant Commissioning plans and procedures.
• Approve Testing and Inspection documentation.
• Participate in and approve Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Participate in and approve Performance and Acceptance Plans and Tests.
• Ensure timely review of commissioning completions documentation and equipment at MC and RFSU.
• Expedite Management of Change (MOC) process to determine and action required modifications.
• Develop and review Commissioning Procedures.
• Interface with Construction Field Engineers to resolve issues at site.
• Review codes, test sheets, vendor manuals.
• Drive Completions Turnover from Construction to Commissioning to Operations via CCMS Team.
• Attend Completions Walkdowns and review turnover documentation.
• Manage punch lists and deficiencies; review inspection/testing checklists and test reports.
• Participate in daily pre-commissioning and commissioning meetings.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Teamwork under pressure

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Field Mechanical Engineer

Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 101357

Job Category: Commissioning

Location: Salt Lake City,UT,United States

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CORE brings together the necessary elements of a project to achieve nameplate value and deliver peak asset performance. We take a staged approach to verifying technical readiness and ensuring organizational preparedness, right up to achieving full operational capacity.

Summary

Provide Mechanical Engineering support during the Pre-Commissioning (PCOM) and Commissioning (COM) execution phase of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• As a member of the Commissioning Team, under the direction of the Commissioning Manager, ensure Commissioning is conducted in compliance with the Safety Management Plan and all relevant Commissioning plans and procedures.
• Approval of Testing and Inspection documentation.
• Participation in, and approval of, Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Participation in, and approval of, Performance and Acceptance Plans and Tests.
• Ensure timely and formal review of commissioning completions documentation and equipment at Mechanical Completion (MC) and Ready for Start Up (RFSU).
• Expedite Management of Change (MOC) process to determine and action required modifications in a timely manner and minimize impact to commissioning activities.
• Development and review of Commissioning Procedures.
• Interface with the Construction Contractor’s Field Engineers to resolve issues at site.
• Review of codes and specifications, test sheets, vendor installation and operation maintenance manuals.
• Drive the delivery of the Completions Turnover process, from the Construction team to the Commissioning team, and from the Commissioning team to the Operations team through the CCMS Team, including:
• Attendance to Completions Walkdowns as required
• Review of turnover documentation, by facility, system, or sub-system as appropriate
• Punch lists and deficiency management
• Review of Inspection and Testing Check Lists
• Review of Test Reports,
• Participate in daily meetings regarding Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities and provide support as an active member of the Commissioning Team.
• Other duties as required at the direction of the Commissioning Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Relevant Engineering Degree, technical Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient with Microsoft Office components.
• Experience in Commissioning with multidiscipline teams.
• Commissioning Engineer must have at least 5 years specific experience in the supervision of specialized commissioning personnel on new facilities.
• A broad knowledge of installation, functional testing, and operation of Mechanical, Instrumentation, Piping and Electrical Systems utilized for various processes. As a Commissioning Engineer, it is critical to be able to direct multi-discipline teams and to see the entire picture.

Additional Personal Attributes

• Good people skills and the ability to work through challenges to get the project completed safely, and on time.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• A highly motivated; self-managed individual who gets things done right the first time while applying a common sense and realistic approach to work.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.