Senior Mechanical Commissioning Lead for Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial District in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent to lead safe, efficient turnover of major mechanical systems on large industrial projects. This role oversees pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, system readiness, and turnover activities while coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, operations and project leadership.

You will lead daily safety meetings, supervise testing activities for pumps, piping, HVAC and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems.
• Ability to lead craft teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with completions software and system readiness workflows.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Coordination

Communication

Project management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Completions software

Job description

Kiewit Industrial District in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent to lead safe, efficient turnover of major mechanical systems on large industrial projects. This role oversees pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, system readiness, and turnover activities while coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, operations and project leadership.

You will lead daily safety meetings, supervise testing activities for pumps, piping, HVAC and