Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

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

The role requires leading daily safety meetings, overseeing startup of pumps, piping, HVAC, and rotating equipment, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience with pre-commissioning and commissioning of large mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, pumps, rotating equipment).
• Ability to lead craft teams through turnover, testing, and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with mechanical safety procedures.
• Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major mechanical systems (pumps, piping, HVAC, rotating equipment).
• Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, ensure readiness for testing and turnover.
• Supervise and support functional testing activities (flushing, hydrotesting, alignment, leak checks).
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet readiness targets.
• Maintain commissioning documentation and turnover packages.

Skills

Safety leadership

Mechanical systems

Pre-commissioning/Commissioning

Project leadership

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Completions software

Job description

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

The role requires leading daily safety meetings, overseeing startup of pumps, piping, HVAC, and rotating equipment, and ensuring