HVAC Commissioning Lead

C2O Americas; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

C2O Americas is seeking an experienced HVAC Lead – Commissioning to oversee the planning, execution, and documentation of commissioning activities for high‑profile LNG facilities in Southeast Texas.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of industrial HVAC commissioning, with LNG or petrochemical project experience, and the ability to lead field personnel while coordinating with engineering, construction, operations, and client representatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HVAC experience in industrial facilities, with commissioning/startup focus.
• Experience in LNG, refinery, petrochemical, power generation, or large industrial projects.
• Ability to read/interpret P&IDs, one-line drawings, HVAC schematics and construction docs.
• Proficiency with commissioning documentation, turnover packages, and completion systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, startup, testing, balancing, and turnover of HVAC systems for LNG facilities.
• Develop and execute commissioning procedures, test scripts, check sheets, punch lists, turnover docs.
• Coordinate daily commissioning with construction, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and operations teams.
• Perform equipment walkdowns, verify mechanical completion, resolve deficiencies, and ensure startup readiness.
• Oversee testing of chillers, AHUs, package units, exhaust, pressurization, VAVs, dampers, controls, and related HVAC equipment.
• Review P&IDs, drawings, control narratives, datasheets, and vendor docs.
• Support integrated system testing, troubleshooting, and final acceptance activities.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, quality standards, and site safety.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Read P&IDs

Project coordination

Industrial HVAC

Tools

MS Office

Commissioning documentation software

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Location: Southeast Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time / Project Assignment

C2O Americas is seeking an experienced HVAC Lead – Commissioning to support commissioning and startup activities at a major LNG facility in Southeast Texas. This leadership role is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting the commissioning of critical HVAC systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient turnover to operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong LNG, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial commissioning experience and be capable of leading field personnel while working closely with engineering, construction, operations, and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning, startup, testing, balancing, and turnover of HVAC systems supporting LNG process and utility facilities.
• Develop and execute commissioning procedures, functional test scripts, check sheets, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate daily commissioning activities with construction, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and operations teams.
• Perform equipment walkdowns, verify mechanical completion, resolve deficiencies, and ensure systems are ready for startup.
• Oversee functional testing of chillers, air handling units (AHUs), package units, exhaust systems, pressurization systems, VAVs, dampers, controls, and associated HVAC equipment.
• Review P&IDs, HVAC drawings, control narratives, equipment datasheets, and vendor documentation.
• Support integrated system testing, troubleshooting, and final acceptance activities.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are performed in accordance with project procedures, quality standards, and site safety requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor commissioning technicians, and maintain accurate commissioning records.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of HVAC experience in industrial facilities, with significant commissioning and startup experience.
• Previous LNG, refinery, petrochemical, power generation, or large industrial project experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, building pressurization, ventilation, chilled water systems, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, one-line drawings, HVAC schematics, and construction documents.
• Experience with commissioning documentation, turnover packages, and completion management systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and commissioning documentation software.
• TWIC

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Lead HVAC Commissioning experience on an LNG export facility.
• Experience with TAB (Testing, Adjusting & Balancing) activities.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and DDC controls.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Strong understanding of commissioning best practices and safe work procedures.