Commissioning Lead – Process
About The Position
At Springtide, a division of IPS (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we listen, understand, and lean into complex challenges to unlock new solutions and realize opportunities with our partners. Distinguished by our agility, creativity, expertise, and owner’s perspective, we deliver faster time-to-market and longer-lasting value, enabling you to do more. We are seeking a Process Systems Commissioning Lead to work full-time on-site with our client located near Santa Clara, California. Position Responsibilities Participate in system commissioning and startup activities, ensuring that process equipment operates to design specifications and performance targets. Diagnose and resolve process and mechanical issues during installation and commissioning phases. Conduct performance evaluations of process parameters (flow, pressure, temperature, mixing, etc.) and propose improvements. Collaborate with automation engineers to optimize control logic and ensure process stability and repeatability. Manage and communicate commissioning risks in cooperation with the project General Contractor and client construction/Commissioning teams. Ensure documentation for all commissioning activities is maintained and submitted via the completions database and meets all performance parameters of the plant. Monitor quality assurance initiatives, including installation & assembly, alignment, cleanliness, integrity, etc. of the process systems. Ensure our clients' codes, standards, and specifications are followed during construction/commissioning and acceptance of facilities process systems. Leverage your extensive background in project management and construction to provide specialized expertise and guidance to the project teams. Review process systems commissioning plans in alignment with client specifications and local code. Represent the client during design reviews, ensuring process systems meet project requirements. Review and execute verification checklists and test procedures. Attends commissioning meetings and works with the manager to resolve issues. Report to the client Operations team weekly. Support field execution, including job walks and site observations. Follow EHS guidelines and site safety requirements. The salary offered for this role is between $159,000 and $244,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in leading process systems construction and commissioning operations.
- 7+ years of experience in process commissioning, startup, or production engineering — ideally in the advanced technology/semiconductor sector.
- Experience across all process systems, including Waste, water (UPW, PCW, CW, CHW, HW, HRW).
- Experience leading process systems commissioning teams and third-party testing providers.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction completion and testing procedures.
- Ability to troubleshoot process systems during startup and commissioning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to understand complex problems and distil the message into a clear plan.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, PFD’s, Isometric’s and technical process documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting process equipment such as pumps, valves, mixers, heat exchangers, and flow systems.
- Knowledge of process instrumentation, sensors, and control loops.
- Strong understanding of process safety standards and quality assurance procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with automation systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA) and industrial communication protocols is an advantage.
- Semiconductor/Datacenter or advanced technology industry experience is preferred but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Participate in system commissioning and startup activities, ensuring that process equipment operates to design specifications and performance targets.
- Diagnose and resolve process and mechanical issues during installation and commissioning phases.
- Conduct performance evaluations of process parameters (flow, pressure, temperature, mixing, etc.) and propose improvements.
- Collaborate with automation engineers to optimize control logic and ensure process stability and repeatability.
- Manage and communicate commissioning risks in cooperation with the project General Contractor and client construction/Commissioning teams.
- Ensure documentation for all commissioning activities is maintained and submitted via the completions database and meets all performance parameters of the plant.
- Monitor quality assurance initiatives, including installation & assembly, alignment, cleanliness, integrity, etc. of the process systems.
- Ensure our clients' codes, standards, and specifications are followed during construction/commissioning and acceptance of facilities process systems.
- Leverage your extensive background in project management and construction to provide specialized expertise and guidance to the project teams.
- Review process systems commissioning plans in alignment with client specifications and local code.
- Represent the client during design reviews, ensuring process systems meet project requirements.
- Review and execute verification checklists and test procedures.
- Attends commissioning meetings and works with the manager to resolve issues.
- Report to the client Operations team weekly.
- Support field execution, including job walks and site observations.
- Follow EHS guidelines and site safety requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
