Mechanical Commissioning Internship - Full Time
About The Position
LotusWorks is an engineering services provider supporting commissioning, construction services, calibration, operations, and maintenance work in global manufacturing facilities across EMEA and North America. The company works with manufacturers in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical and biologics, medical device, and data center sectors. The Mechanical Commissioning Intern works alongside experienced staff to gain practical knowledge and develop mechanical commissioning skills. Under the direction of senior technicians, the intern supports review, verification, testing, system monitoring, documentation, and performance checks for mechanical equipment and utility systems. The role includes learning commissioning processes and safety requirements, participating in field activities and training, and contributing to a team focused on safety, quality, and reliability.
Requirements
- Familiarity with HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, pumps, valves, and process utility systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn advanced commissioning techniques.
- Basic understanding of commissioning software tools such as Smart Completions or similar.
- Knowledge of safety procedures, including LOTO, confined space entry, and chemical handling; training is provided.
- Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical facility.
- Proof of education, licenses, or certifications is required where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Technical certificate, associate’s degree, or training in Mechanical, HVAC, or chilled water preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn and understand ASHRAE commissioning guidelines and the L1 through L5 process.
- Support the mechanical commissioning team in reviewing, verifying, and testing HVAC, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, chillers, and process utilities under senior technicians’ direction.
- Review installation and operational acceptance testing activities before functional acceptance testing, following job plans and safety procedures.
- Participate in daily site walks and visually inspect equipment for installation, specification and design compliance, and other project requirements.
- Learn to review drawings and commissioning software, and review document completion and submitted reports before testing begins.
- Support commissioning meetings by providing daily system progress updates.
- Observe pump, valve, and piping maintenance, including gasket replacement, leak checks, and mechanical seal inspections.
- Participate in equipment startup and shutdown procedures and learn system interdependencies and safe design limits.
- Assist with HVAC system testing, including air handler automatic controls, VFD and fan checks, instrumentation checks, and airflow, temperature, and humidity control.
- Learn and support monitoring of chilled water, compressed air, and process cooling water systems, recording temperature, pressure, and flow readings.
- Support technicians with mechanical troubleshooting and learn to identify abnormal system behavior and perform diagnostic checks under guidance.
- Learn to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment schematics to understand system interconnections and flow control.
- Document work activities, readings, and notes in commissioning software such as Smart Completions, Procore, and Smart Sheets.
- Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses, and learn site-specific protocols such as LOTO, confined space, and chemical safety.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas and meet housekeeping standards after testing activities.
- Learn system balancing, flow control, and pressure management fundamentals for building and process utility systems.
- Assist with system performance verification and equipment testing, collecting operational data for engineering or reliability analysis.
- Observe senior technicians during root-cause investigations or taskforce activities and learn structured troubleshooting and reporting methods.
- Support the development and updating of mechanical job plans, checklists, and documentation under supervision.
- Ask questions, engage with mentors, and actively seek to understand system functionality and testing.
- Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and immediately report unsafe conditions, leaks, or equipment abnormalities.
- Participate in intern training and mentorship sessions and complete assigned learning modules and field demonstrations.
- Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and teamwork consistent with LotusWorks’ safety, quality, and reliability culture.
- Perform other duties or responsibilities assigned in the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
