Mechanical Test Engineer – Startup & Commissioning

Bechtel Global Corporation; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel National, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a senior Startup/Commissioning Specialist to support facility commissioning and startup activities. The role emphasizes planning, material management, testing, and environmental health and safety leadership within a large multi-year program.

The candidate will coordinate work packages, support turnover, and provide technical guidance to ensure conformance with design and safety standards on the UPF project.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED and 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of startup testing and commissioning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering practices, standards, and design criteria.
• Excellent computer skills and strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Leads support of basic Startup Specialist duties including installation configuration validation and work package development.
• Plans and schedules CSU execution activities and prepares Startup/Test Work Packages.
• Participates in turnover walkdowns and interfaces with Field Engineers to support turnover.
• Initiates requisitions for field purchases and tracks field purchases and other material.
• Performs walkdowns to validate system configuration and monitors testing for compliance with procedures.
• Identifies and resolves ES&H issues and demonstrates safe work practices.

Skills

Startup testing

Commissioning

Construction practices

Engineering standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Bechtel National, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a senior Startup/Commissioning Specialist to support facility commissioning and startup activities. The role emphasizes planning, material management, testing, and environmental health and safety leadership within a large multi-year program.

The candidate will coordinate work packages, support turnover, and provide technical guidance to ensure conformance with design and safety standards on the UPF project.