Lead Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent

Kiewit; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role requires leadership, deep mechanical commissioning knowledge, and a proven ability to manage crafts and safely deliver complex system readiness across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, pumps, rotating equipment).
• 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 multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, ethics, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure full compliance with all mechanical safety procedures, including LOTO and permitting.
• Coordinate and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major mechanical systems (pumps, piping, rotating equipment, HVAC, etc.).
• Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.
• Supervise and support functional testing, including flushing, hydrotesting, equipment alignment, leak checks, and mechanical run-ins.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet system readiness and performance requirements.
• Track system progress and provide clear status updates to commissioning and project leadership.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including checklists, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Mechanical commissioning knowledge

Project coordination

Strong communication

Pre-commissioning experience

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Related discipline degree

Tools

Completions software

Job description

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

The role requires leadership, deep mechanical commissioning knowledge, and a proven ability to manage crafts and safely deliver complex system readiness across multiple sites.