Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician

RigUp, Inc.; Milford (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician to lead the mechanical field execution on active commissioning crews at geothermal facilities. You will perform hands-on work while directing technicians, ensuring work quality, and adherence to procedures.

You will coordinate with OEM representatives, manage safety, and document commissioning results, run-ins, alignments, tests, and data for acceptance criteria under the Asset Integrity Engineer guidance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical commissioning, maintenance, or construction in industrial environments with at least 2 years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Experience commissioning rotating equipment: pumps, fans, compressors and drive systems.
• Hands-on shaft alignment experience using laser or dial indicator methods.
• Experience directing contract labor or mixed-workforce crews in field settings.
• Familiarity with hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing procedures.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, datasheets and vendor manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication; daily status reporting to the CxM.

Responsibilities

• Direct mechanical technicians, contract labor, and O&M personnel assigned to mechanical commissioning scope; assign tasks, set daily priorities, and verify work quality before sign-off.
• Perform hands-on mechanical commissioning work with the crew: pre-commissioning inspections, flushing and cleaning, alignment verification, pressure testing, and run-in.
• Coordinate OEM field service reps during equipment commissioning; maintain visibility of OEM scope and ensure procedures and acceptance requirements are met.
• Enforce procedure compliance and documentation practices across the mechanical crew; completed work is documented when finished.
• Lead shaft alignment activities using laser alignment or dial indicators; record pre- and post-alignment data.
• Direct equipment run-in: monitor temperatures, vibration, seal performance, and operating parameters; document results.
• Execute flushing/cleaning programs for piping systems and lubrication circuits; verify cleanliness before sign-off.
• Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic tests; verify test setup, hold periods, and document results.
• Assist Asset Integrity Engineer in condition monitoring data collection: vibration, oil samples, thermography as directed.
• Hold stop-work authority; enforce safety and LOTO/LOTOTO for all mechanical isolation on energized systems.
• Review and verify commissioning documentation: test records, alignment sheets, inspection check sheets, punch lists.
• Report daily status to the CxM: work completed, blockers, and schedule variances; escalate technical issues as needed.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Leadership / supervision

Reading drawings

Documentation & reporting

Safety leadership

Communication

Job description

Role: Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description:

The Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician is the working lead for mechanical field execution on an active commissioning crew. This role directs the mechanical technician workforce during pre-commissioning, equipment commissioning, and system turnover activities at geothermal facilities. The Lead performs hands-on technical work alongside the crew while holding responsibility for work quality, procedure adherence, and daily execution output.

The mechanical scope includes rotating equipment acceptance and run-in, flushing and cleaning verification, shaft alignment, pressure testing, mechanical protective system verification, and condition monitoring baseline collection. Technical acceptance authority for this scope rests with the Asset Integrity Engineer; the Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician executes and documents against those criteria.

This role reports to the Commissioning Manager (CxM). In the current state, the Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician is facility-anchored for the duration of the active campaign. As the fleet scales and regional commissioning structure matures, fleet-mobile Lead Technician roles will administratively anchor above the facility level, with operational direction continuing to come from the site CxM during each campaign.

Responsibilities:

Crew Direction and Work Execution:

• Direct mechanical technicians, contract labor, and O&M personnel assigned to mechanical commissioning scope; assign tasks, set daily priorities, and verify work quality before sign-off
• Perform hands-on mechanical commissioning work alongside the crew: pre-commissioning inspections, flushing and cleaning, alignment verification, pressure testing, and rotating equipment run-in
• Coordinate OEM field service representatives during equipment commissioning; maintain visibility of OEM scope and ensure procedures and acceptance requirements are respected
• Enforce procedure compliance and documentation practices across the mechanical crew; completed work is documented at the time it is done

Rotating Equipment and Mechanical Systems:

• Lead shaft alignment activities using laser alignment or dial indicator methods; verify alignment is within specification before coupling installation and record pre- and post-alignment data
• Direct and participate in equipment run-in: monitor bearing temperatures, vibration levels, seal performance, and operating parameters during initial operation; document results against acceptance criteria
• Execute and oversee flushing and cleaning programs for piping systems and lubrication circuits; verify cleanliness to the specified standard before sign-off and system progression
• Execute and oversee hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests; verify test setup, monitor hold periods, and document results
• Assist the Asset Integrity Engineer in condition monitoring baseline collection: vibration data, lube oil samples, and thermographic baseline as directed

Safety and Site Authority:

• Hold and exercise stop-work authority; mechanical commissioning activities that exceed safe work boundaries stop until the condition is resolved
• Enforce LOTO/LOTOTO compliance for all mechanical isolation on energized or pressurized systems
• Verify that work permits are in place and current before crew members begin work on permitted systems
• Lead pre-task safety briefings for the mechanical crew at the start of each shift and before high-risk activities

Documentation and Reporting:

• Review and verify mechanical commissioning documentation produced by the crew: test records, alignment data sheets, inspection check sheets, and punch list entries
• Report daily mechanical execution status to the CxM: work completed, open items, blockers, and schedule variances
• Escalate technical issues beyond the crew's resolution authority to the Asset Integrity Engineer promptly; do not improvise on acceptance criteria

Skills and Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of hands-on mechanical commissioning, maintenance, or construction experience in power generation, industrial process, or equivalent complex plant environments, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated experience commissioning rotating equipment: pumps, fans, compressors, and associated mechanical drive systems
• Hands-on experience with shaft alignment using laser or dial indicator methods; ability to interpret alignment data and direct corrective shimming
• Experience directing contract labor or mixed-workforce mechanical crews in a field commissioning or maintenance setting
• Familiarity with pressure testing procedures: hydrostatic and pneumatic test setup, execution, and documentation
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and vendor installation manuals
• Strong written and verbal communication; daily status reporting to the CxM and crew direction are primary functions of this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade certification or journeyman standing in a mechanical discipline: millwright, pipefitter, boilermaker, or equivalent
• Experience with condition monitoring data collection: vibration, oil analysis, thermography, or ultrasound in a commissioning or reliability context
• Exposure to geothermal, combined-cycle, ORC-based, or utility-scale power generation facilities
• Familiarity with rotating equipment mechanical protective systems: vibration trips, high-temperature shutdowns, and associated functional test procedures
• OSHA 30 construction safety certification
• Experience working in two-phase fluid systems or high-enthalpy process environments