Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Gas Turbine

StellarMettle Placements; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StellarMettle is seeking a Startup Mechanical Lead to oversee mechanical commissioning activities for a gas turbine power generation project. You will lead commissioning from pre-operational checks through startup, supervise contractors, and develop procedures to ensure system readiness.

You will review engineering docs, oversee equipment inspections and vibration analysis, and coordinate flushing, testing, and documentation to deliver complete commissioning packages.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading mechanical commissioning or startup activities at power generation or large industrial facilities.
• Hands-on knowledge of pumps, rotating equipment, alignment and vibration analysis.
• Experience with commissioning packages, testing records and as-built documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities from pre-operational checks through equipment startup.
• Supervise construction personnel and subcontractors during commissioning.
• Develop and implement mechanical commissioning procedures.
• Review engineering documentation and system descriptions to verify operational readiness.
• Oversee equipment and pump inspections, initial startup, and vibration analysis.
• Coordinate system flushing, oil flushing, chemical cleaning, and steam blows.
• Verify rotating equipment alignment and mechanical system readiness.
• Coordinate commissioning checks, data collection, and system turnover documentation.
• Review and verify commissioning packages for completeness.
• Maintain redline drawings, as-built records, and field modification documentation.
• Coordinate technical field support and subcontractor activities.
• Identify commissioning issues and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical commissioning

Pumps & rotating equipment

Vibration analysis

System flushing / steam blows

Job description

StellarMettle is seeking a Startup Mechanical Lead to oversee mechanical commissioning activities for a gas turbine power generation project. You will lead commissioning from pre-operational checks through startup, supervise contractors, and develop procedures to ensure system readiness.

You will review engineering docs, oversee equipment inspections and vibration analysis, and coordinate flushing, testing, and documentation to deliver complete commissioning packages.