Onsite Senior Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Kent; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent seeks experienced Mechanical Commissioning Technicians for a Texas project in Ingleside. You will support safe inspection, start‑up, testing, and turnover of mechanical equipment and systems, coordinating with Construction, Engineering, Operations and vendors.

Responsibilities include pre‑commissioning, equipment alignment checks, and documenting test results and punch lists to ensure timely turnover to Operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Trade qualifications in milling, piping, or rotating equipment preferred.
• 5+ years in industrial mechanical experience including commissioning/start‑up.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities per procedures and specs.
• Verify installation completeness of pumps, compressors, turbines, and piping.
• Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and vendors during testing.
• Troubleshoot mechanical defects and support start‑up and performance checks.
• Prepare turnover packages and ensure safety, LOTO, and permits are in place.

Skills

Safety mindset

English communication

Team coordination

Troubleshooting

Documentation & reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCCER, OSHA 10/30, TWIC credentials

Tools

P&IDs

Isometrics

Equipment drawings

Vendor manuals

Job description

Kent seeks experienced Mechanical Commissioning Technicians for a Texas project in Ingleside. You will support safe inspection, start‑up, testing, and turnover of mechanical equipment and systems, coordinating with Construction, Engineering, Operations and vendors.

Responsibilities include pre‑commissioning, equipment alignment checks, and documenting test results and punch lists to ensure timely turnover to Operations.