Global Field Commissioning Lead

Dürr AG; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr AG seeks a Senior Commissioning Lead to develop and execute commissioning plans and schedules in partnership with Project Management. You will lead site commissioning teams, coordinate across Engineering, PM, contractors, and customers, and drive successful handoffs to production.

Travel >90% and flexibility for after-hours work are required as projects move through commissioning, start-up, and final acceptance. Strong leadership and field problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or significant 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 equipment installation

Commissioning start-up

Industrial networks

Engineering drawings interpretation

OSHA knowledge

Leadership & communication

Travel >90%

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Dürr AG seeks a Senior Commissioning Lead to develop and execute commissioning plans and schedules in partnership with Project Management. You will lead site commissioning teams, coordinate across Engineering, PM, contractors, and customers, and drive successful handoffs to production.

Travel >90% and flexibility for after-hours work are required as projects move through commissioning, start-up, and final acceptance. Strong leadership and field problem-solving are essential.