Commissioning Onsite Supervisor

TGW Logistics Group • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Commissioning Onsite Supervisor supervises the onsite controls commissioning activities for material-handling solutions and production lines. The Controls Commissioning Onsite Supervisor liaises among controls engineering, electrical engineering, installation, and project management, while managing schedules, tracking activities, and reporting on project deliverables. This position is a travel-based role that supervises the onsite commissioning of TGW’s material-handling solutions at various customer facilities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science) or associate degree and equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of hands-on Controls Engineering experience, preferably with project management responsibilities.
• Travel: 90-100% travel, domestically and internationally.
• Skills & Abilities
• Robust knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, with the ability to read e-drawings and AutoCAD drawings.
• Prior experience in formal or informal leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience working on full design-to-production project lifecycles.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables with varying degrees of priority.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk around industrial and/or warehouse environment for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Visual and auditory abilities to work safely with and around moving and/or motorized equipment, machinery, parts, and electricity that require safety protocols
• Ability to move and use muscles for extended periods of time without fatigue.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Ability to communicate regularly with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.
• Other Requirements
• This position requires work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of commissioning tasks, ensuring all systems are tested, calibrated, and verified according to project requirements.
• Acts as the primary point of contact between engineering, installation, controls, and project management teams during the commissioning phase.
• Enforces OSHA safety procedures and ensure all commissioning work adheres to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with the Controls Project Manager to update and adapt detailed commissioning plans and schedules in response to site progress, ensuring timelines are maintained and adjustments are made as necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Tracks all commissioning activities, test results, and system modifications for turnover and client handover packages.
• Provides progress updates, lead walkthroughs, handovers, and address questions or concerns from clients and stakeholders.
• Performs system testing including I/O checks, functional tests, and full system operation to verify performance and integration.
• Travels to projects both domestically and internationally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees