Mechanical Commissioning Lead for Large Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

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 guide pre‑commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, and turnover while coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and project leadership.

The role requires experience in large-scale mechanical systems, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems, including HVAC, hydronic systems, process cooling, piping, pumps, rotating equipment, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Lead and manage craft teams through system turnover, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to effectively work across construction, engineering, vendors, OEMs, and commissioning teams to meet system readiness milestones.
• Familiarity with completions software and system readiness workflows used during mechanical commissioning.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence, initiative, safety, ethics, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure full compliance with 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

Safety leadership

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

System readiness

Coordination across teams

Communication

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Mechanical Engineering 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 guide pre‑commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, and turnover while coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and project leadership.

The role requires experience in large-scale mechanical systems, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and quality.