Global Commissioning Manager - Lead Startup & Readiness

Airswift; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a senior commissioning leader to drive pre-commissioning through startup for mining and mineral processing facilities worldwide.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams on international assignments, manage schedules, turn-over packages, and ensure operational readiness for handover to owners.

This role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, fluency in English, and willingness to travel ~80% internationally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commissioning, startup, operational readiness, or project execution.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, metals, or heavy industrial plants.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Strong knowledge of turnover, startup and systems readiness.
• International project experience preferred.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, ramp-up, and turnover activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, operations, contractors, and vendors.
• Manage schedules, testing programs, punch lists, turnover packages, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Serve as the primary commissioning interface with project stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Commissioning

Startup

Operational readiness

Project execution

Mining experience

Leadership

International travel

Job description

Airswift is seeking a senior commissioning leader to drive pre-commissioning through startup for mining and mineral processing facilities worldwide.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams on international assignments, manage schedules, turn-over packages, and ensure operational readiness for handover to owners.

This role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, fluency in English, and willingness to travel ~80% internationally.