Commissioning Manager

Pond & Company • Augusta, ME

22h • Remote

About The Position

Pond & Company is seeking a Commissioning Manager (CxA) to join their growing Life Science and Industrial team. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of related experience and will be mentored by a dynamic team of professionals. This role involves leading the startup and commissioning efforts for various construction and recommissioning projects. The main objective is to lead projects in the planning and field commissioning of Life Science and Industrial projects within pharmaceutical, research laboratories, cGMP, and advanced manufacturing markets. Responsibilities include scope development, Owner Project Requirements, startup and commissioning activities for proposals, and developing functional performance tests for equipment and systems. The candidate will manage and execute on-site performance testing and develop documentation for final acceptance and turnover. While the position can be located remotely in the continental United States, preference will be given to candidates in the Atlanta, GA area. All positions require at least one in-person interview and most roles require in-person onboarding at a Pond office location.

Requirements

• Active CxA certification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in startup and commissioning services
• Certified commissioning professional
• Experience with the startup of process and industrial equipment, HVAC systems, and the associated instrumentation and controls
• Ability to read, understand, and red line design and construction drawings
• Experience in basic Project Management / Planning
• Ability to troubleshoot during technical engineering/construction projects
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of Industrial Safety
• Familiarity with starting up process or utility equipment including switchgear, chillers, boilers, fans, oxidizers, compressed air, lab gases, autoclaves, air filtration, and water purification
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high-quality work
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally
• Experience in mission critical and/or laboratory environments required
• Ability to travel 25-50%, some projects may require international travel
• Possess a valid US passport, or ability to obtain one
• Able to apply for and receive security clearances as required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred but not required
• Skills leading a commissioning team preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement standard procedures for startup and commissioning processes. Develop new standard procedures when necessary
• Support the design and construction team during early stages of the project to set up all Installation Work Packages, checklists, and systems to be built and documented with turnover of the project in mind
• Support the pre-construction team with estimates and schedules for the startup and commissioning phases of the project
• Write proposals and estimates to perform startup and commissioning services to clients
• Coordinate and implement pre-startup and startup activities with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Troubleshoot systems and equipment to be turned over to clients
• Prepare closeout documentation for projects such as O&M manuals, spare parts list, drawings, and warranty documentation
• Support FAT and SAT as needed and required by clients
• Support clients IQ/OQ validation process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees