Industrial Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial District seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent to lead safe, efficient turnover of large mechanical systems on major projects. You will direct pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and handover, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and project leadership.

Ideal candidates have mechanical engineering background, proven leadership of craft teams, and hands-on commissioning experience in HVAC, piping, pumps, and rotating equipment;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems.
• Ability to lead craft teams through turnover, testing, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with system readiness workflows in mechanical commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with mechanical safety procedures.
• Coordinate pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of major mechanical systems (pumps, piping, HVAC).
• Conduct system walk‑downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure readiness for testing and turnover.
• Supervise functional testing including flushing, hydrotesting, alignment, and leak checks.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet readiness and performance requirements.
• Track system progress and provide status updates to leadership.
• Maintain commissioning documentation and turnover packages.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Coordination

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Completions software

Job description

Kiewit Industrial District seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent to lead safe, efficient turnover of large mechanical systems on major projects. You will direct pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and handover, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and project leadership.

Ideal candidates have mechanical engineering background, proven leadership of craft teams, and hands-on commissioning experience in HVAC, piping, pumps, and rotating equipment;