Industrial Commissioning Lead — Startups & Handover

Saulsbury Industries; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment

Career advancement

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries is seeking a seasoned commissioning professional to lead multi-discipline projects in the Permian Basin / South Plains region. The role focuses on developing plans, coordinating with engineering, construction and vendors, and ensuring safe, compliant startup and turnover.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in commissioning or project management with proven leadership across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of commissioning, construction, engineering, or project management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Strong understanding of equipment startup, testing, controls, and system integration.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project management, engineering, construction, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Lead equipment and system testing, inspection, startup, and functional performance testing.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, punch-list items, and corrective actions.
• Review drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, and testing requirements.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Manage commissioning teams and coordinate third-party specialists and vendors.
• Prepare progress reports, test records, commissioning certificates, and final handover documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate final system acceptance and turnover to operations or the client.

Skills

Project management

Commissioning

Leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Saulsbury Industries is seeking a seasoned commissioning professional to lead multi-discipline projects in the Permian Basin / South Plains region. The role focuses on developing plans, coordinating with engineering, construction and vendors, and ensuring safe, compliant startup and turnover.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in commissioning or project management with proven leadership across teams.