Senior Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Power Plants

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Commissioning Mechanical Lead for its Power District in Lenexa, KS. This role reports to the Commissioning Manager and directs SU Mechanical activities during commissioning to ensure safety and quality across all mechanical systems.

You will supervise construction craft, develop procedures, review system descriptions, perform initial check-outs, and coordinate data collection while advancing project completion and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in mechanical technology with extensive commissioning experience.
• Ten years of mechanical commissioning in power projects.
• Experience in flushing, cleaning of mechanical piping systems.
• Knowledge of installation, testing, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Perform plant mechanical activities during commissioning phase and be accountable to the Mechanical Lead.
• Develop procedures related to SU Mechanical activities.
• Follow all related SU procedures.
• Review engineering descriptions for functionality.
• Directly supervise construction and contractor craft during commissioning.
• Perform equipment and pump check-out and system line flushes.
• Conduct mechanical pre-operational check-outs and pump vibration analysis.
• Verify rotating equipment alignments and coordinate system check-outs.
• Provide oversight to sub-contractors and TFA support; escalate issues to the Mechanical Lead.
• Develop action plans to address issues and adhere to Startup Administration Manual.
• Attend meetings as assigned by Mechanical Lead.

Skills

Safety leadership

Mechanical commissioning

Team supervision

Mechanical systems

Electrical principles

Education

Associate degree in mechanical technology or equivalent

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Commissioning Mechanical Lead for its Power District in Lenexa, KS. This role reports to the Commissioning Manager and directs SU Mechanical activities during commissioning to ensure safety and quality across all mechanical systems.

You will supervise construction craft, develop procedures, review system descriptions, perform initial check-outs, and coordinate data collection while advancing project completion and client satisfaction.