Industrial Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

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

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, pumps, rotating equipment).
• Proven ability to lead craft teams through turnover, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with completions software and system readiness workflows.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication across construction, engineering, vendors, and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with mechanical safety procedures (LOTO, permits).
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major mechanical systems (pumps, piping, rotating equipment, HVAC).
• Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, ensure readiness for testing and turnover.
• Supervise permissible testing activities including flushing, hydrotesting, equipment alignment, leak checks, and run-ins.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system 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 (checklists, test records, redlines, turnover packages).

Skills

Leadership

Planning & coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Completions software

System readiness workflows

Job description

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

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with a focus on safety and quality.