Senior CSU & Start-Up Manager

Spectraforce; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce is seeking a Senior Commissioning and Start-Up Manager to lead a collaborative CSU services team through the critical transition of a semiconductor fab from construction to full-scale manufacturing operations.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning and system start-up activities for the base build, ensuring all systems meet design intent and readiness criteria for tool installation and production.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in commissioning large-scale semiconductor or high-tech facilities.
• Deep technical knowledge of fab systems: HVAC, process utilities, electrical, controls.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and commissioning practices.
• Expertise in integrated scheduling, system completion, and startup planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with engineering, operations, and clients.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience, mentoring and accountability.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE Guidelines and Standards.
• Identifies owner’s goals for building operation and CSU responsibilities.
• Leadership or supervisory experience on a Client jobsite.
• Understand and have knowledge of Clean Rooms.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Strategy & Planning
• Develop commissioning execution strategy, sequences, and system turnover plans
• Define and integrate commissioning scope within overall project execution and schedule
• Establish phased cleanroom readiness strategies to support progressive tool installation
• Collaborate with project scheduling to ensure alignment between construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up activities
• Identify and manage system interdependencies impacting commissioning and start-up sequences
• Drive readiness milestones and turnover gates tied to construction completion and system availability
• Lead system commissioning, start-up, and performance verification activities
• Oversee development and execution of test plans, procedures, and validation protocols
• Manage troubleshooting and resolution of system deficiencies, including turndown and stability challenges under initial load conditions
• Interface with client stakeholders to ensure alignment on commissioning objectives and acceptance criteria
• Ensure effective communication of status, risks, and mitigation plans to project leadership
• Drive system completion, documentation, and turnover to operations
• Ensure operational readiness for manufacturing and integration of process tools
• Support ramp-up activities and stabilization of facility systems
• Scoping project drawings
• Complete the RASCI Matrix
• Supports reviews of performance curves, metrics, trackers, and feedback to show trends, and use in improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Commissioning

Fab systems

HVAC & utilities

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Clean rooms

Supervision

ASHRAE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Spectraforce is seeking a Senior Commissioning and Start-Up Manager to lead a collaborative CSU services team through the critical transition of a semiconductor fab from construction to full-scale manufacturing operations.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning and system start-up activities for the base build, ensuring all systems meet design intent and readiness criteria for tool installation and production.