Senior Commissioning and Startup Specialist

Cynet Systems•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Commissioning and Startup Specialist establishes, administers, and implements startup applications and supports commissioning and startup activities. As a flushing and pipe cleaning engineer, the role ensures internal piping surfaces meet cleanliness, operational, and regulatory standards before system startup or handover. The work combines mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and water chemistry to plan, design, and oversee removal of debris, scale, and contaminants from industrial or commercial piping systems before startup or during maintenance. The position requires travel to various project sites and work from assigned office locations as needed. It is designated as part-time telework under the global telework policy, requiring at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project site. The role supports the Manufacturing and Technology division’s EPC work in data centers, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and electric vehicle markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of semiconductor process utility systems, Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) systems, Process Cooling Water (PCW) systems, chemical delivery infrastructure, and HVAC and cleanroom support systems.
Knowledge of mechanical completion and system turnover processes.
Ability to interpret P&IDs and develop redlines.
Knowledge of control systems and process automation integration.
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
Knowledge of ASME B31.3 Process Piping, ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines, SEMI Standards, NFPA Codes and Standards, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, and OSHA Construction Standards.
Ability to travel to project sites and work from assigned office locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of experience in pre-commissioning, water treatment, hydronic/HVAC systems, or oil and gas pipeline operations.
Proficiency in reading P&IDs, understanding fluid flow velocities, and analyzing basic water or oil chemistry.
Valid OSHA 10/30 certification and relevant safety training, such as HAZWOPER for industrial or oilfield environments.

Responsibilities

Design and review flushing, blowing, and chemical cleaning methods, calculations, and sequences based on project specifications.
Inspect piping layouts, P&IDs, and mechanical sign-offs to confirm readiness for testing.
Supervise dynamic water flushing, high-velocity oil flushing, and air or steam blowing loops.
Coordinate degreasing, acid pickling, passivation, and biocide dosing with chemical specialists.
Monitor flow velocity, pressure, turbidity, and iron or conductivity levels to meet acceptance criteria.
Enforce safety protocols for confined-space entry, chemical handling, and hazardous-waste management in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Establish data requirements for startup automation tools in accordance with the project automation plan.
Design and develop workflows, forms, and templates for automation tools.
Customize applications and reports to support startup reporting requirements.
Prepare test plans, migration plans, and job aids.
Develop relationships across integrated teams, contractors, and third parties.
Support reviews of performance curves, metrics, trackers, and user feedback to identify trends.
Recommend adjustments in coordination with the Project Startup Manager, Project Field Engineer, and Site Manager.
Manage output data and prepare startup reports under the direction of the Project Startup Manager, Project Field Engineer, and Site Manager.