Start Up Manager - Mechanical

MSS Solutions•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

MSS Solutions, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Start Up Manager to lead its Mechanical Start Up team and serve as the primary leader and technical resource for mechanical equipment startup, pre-commissioning, troubleshooting, turnover support, and warranty activities. The manager will work with the Director of Operations and Mechanical leadership to shape the group’s strategy, staffing, procedures, performance expectations, and growth. The role involves coordinating startup and warranty work across active projects, collaborating with internal teams and external project partners, and ensuring safe, complete, and accurate startup documentation and equipment turnover.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college, military training, or technical school, with at least 8 years of experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.
Previous experience managing a team.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug test; random drug testing is required.
Must complete regular and supervisory probation periods, if applicable.
Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and constant lifting up to 25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and gripping; occasional stooping, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and climbing.
Ability to speak clearly, hear adequately, read source materials and computer screen data, and perform repetitive computer equipment use.

Nice To Haves

EPA Refrigerant Certification.
OSHA 30 certification, or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, onboard, train, mentor, manage the performance of, and develop startup technicians.
Lead mechanical equipment startup, pre-commissioning, troubleshooting, turnover support, and warranty activities.
Work with the Director of Operations and Mechanical leadership to develop startup and warranty strategy, staffing plans, operating procedures, performance expectations, and long-term group growth.
Plan, schedule, prioritize, and assign startup technicians to projects based on schedules, equipment readiness, commissioning milestones, warranty needs, and available resources.
Coordinate startup activities with Mechanical project teams, controls and electrical teams, TAB contractors, commissioning agents, manufacturers, and other trade partners.
Establish and maintain startup procedures, pre-functional checklists, testing documentation, equipment records, deficiency tracking, warranty logs, and closeout requirements.
Verify equipment and systems are ready for startup, including installation quality and electrical, controls, piping, ductwork, and manufacturer requirements, as well as other pre-start conditions.
Oversee and assist with startup and functional testing of mechanical equipment and systems, including associated controls.
Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting equipment or system failures and coordinate OEM or specialty support when required.
Coordinate and support hydronic filling, flushing, pressure testing, pump alignment, system cleaning, and other applicable pre-commissioning work.
Ensure startup documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and organized for project records, commissioning, TAB, closeout, owner turnover, and warranty support.
Manage warranty requests for equipment installed by the Mechanical team, including intake, prioritization, technician assignment, troubleshooting, manufacturer or vendor coordination, documentation, and closure.
Track recurring equipment failures and warranty trends and communicate lessons learned and corrective actions to relevant teams.
Review startup and warranty performance with Mechanical leadership, including workload, staffing, response times, open deficiencies, recurring issues, labor utilization, cost impacts, and improvement opportunities.
Work with MSS Safety representatives and field leadership to maintain safety performance and compliance for startup technicians in active construction environments.
Maintain professional communication with general contractors, owners, commissioning agents, subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers, and internal MSS teams.