Startup Mechanical Lead

StellarMettle Placements; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StellarMettle is seeking a Startup Mechanical Lead to oversee mechanical commissioning activities for a gas turbine power generation project. You will lead commissioning from pre-operational checks through startup, supervise contractors, and develop procedures to ensure system readiness.

You will review engineering docs, oversee equipment inspections and vibration analysis, and coordinate flushing, testing, and documentation to deliver complete commissioning packages.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading mechanical commissioning or startup activities at power generation or large industrial facilities.
• Hands-on knowledge of pumps, rotating equipment, alignment and vibration analysis.
• Experience with commissioning packages, testing records and as-built documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities from pre-operational checks through equipment startup.
• Supervise construction personnel and subcontractors during commissioning.
• Develop and implement mechanical commissioning procedures.
• Review engineering documentation and system descriptions to verify operational readiness.
• Oversee equipment and pump inspections, initial startup, and vibration analysis.
• Coordinate system flushing, oil flushing, chemical cleaning, and steam blows.
• Verify rotating equipment alignment and mechanical system readiness.
• Coordinate commissioning checks, data collection, and system turnover documentation.
• Review and verify commissioning packages for completeness.
• Maintain redline drawings, as-built records, and field modification documentation.
• Coordinate technical field support and subcontractor activities.
• Identify commissioning issues and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical commissioning

Pumps & rotating equipment

Vibration analysis

System flushing / steam blows

Job description

StellarMettle is seeking a Startup Mechanical Lead to oversee mechanical commissioning activities for a gas turbine power generation project. This role is responsible for mechanical system readiness, equipment inspections and testing, contractor oversight, and completion of commissioning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities from pre-operational checks through equipment startup.
• Supervise construction personnel and subcontractors during commissioning.
• Develop and implement mechanical commissioning procedures.
• Review engineering documentation and system descriptions to verify operational readiness.
• Oversee equipment and pump inspections, initial startup, and vibration analysis.
• Coordinate system flushing, oil flushing, chemical cleaning, and steam blows.
• Verify rotating equipment alignment and mechanical system readiness.
• Coordinate commissioning checks, equipment run data collection, and system turnover documentation.
• Review and verify commissioning packages for completeness.
• Maintain redline drawings, as-built records, and documentation of field modifications.
• Coordinate technical field support and subcontractor activities.
• Identify commissioning issues, develop corrective action plans, and elevate unresolved issues.
• Track quality incidents and document lessons learned.
• Participate in system walkdowns and commissioning coordination meetings.
• Submit requests for information to engineering as required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical commissioning or startup activities at power generation or large industrial facilities.
• Experience with gas turbines and associated mechanical balance-of-plant systems preferred.
• Hands‑on knowledge of pumps, rotating equipment, equipment alignment, and vibration analysis.
• Experience overseeing system flushing, oil flushing, chemical cleaning, and steam blows.
• Experience supervising contractors during commissioning and startup.
• Ability to review mechanical drawings, engineering documentation, and commissioning procedures.
• Experience with commissioning packages, equipment testing records, and as‑built documentation.
• Commitment to site safety and commissioning quality requirements.