Senior Commissioning Lead: Industrial Projects & Startups

Saulsbury Industries; Odessa, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries in Odessa, TX, seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead planning, execution, and completion of commissioning activities ensuring systems meet project requirements and safety standards. You will coordinate with PM, engineering, construction, vendors and subcontractors, lead testing and startup, and manage documentation and handover.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commissioning or related fields, strong leadership, and a comprehensive understanding of startup, testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of commissioning, construction, engineering, or project management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Strong understanding of equipment startup, testing, controls, and system integration.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management/commissioning software.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project management, engineering, construction, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Lead equipment and system testing, inspection, startup, and functional performance testing.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, punch-list items, and corrective actions.
• Review drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, and testing requirements.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Manage commissioning teams and coordinate third-party specialists and vendors.
• Prepare progress reports, test records, commissioning certificates, and final handover documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate final system acceptance and turnover to operations or the client.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field

Tools

MS Office

Project-management software

Commissioning software

Job description

Saulsbury Industries in Odessa, TX, seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead planning, execution, and completion of commissioning activities ensuring systems meet project requirements and safety standards. You will coordinate with PM, engineering, construction, vendors and subcontractors, lead testing and startup, and manage documentation and handover.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commissioning or related fields, strong leadership, and a comprehensive understanding of startup, testing, and