Senior Expert Commissioning-DTC

Exyte GmbH • Dallas, TX

7h

About The Position

The Senior Expert Commissioning defines, standardizes, and oversees commissioning strategies and processes across Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects. Primarily office-based, the role supports projects from the proposal phase through technical documentation development, focusing on methodology, planning, coordination, and performance monitoring. It supports multiple projects across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, and Datacenter sectors, helping ensure commissioning activities are efficiently executed and aligned with project objectives.

The role provides governance, training, and technical guidance, mentors staff, and drives improvements in Commissioning Management. Site visits are required for project setup, audits, and critical milestones. The position coordinates across engineering, procurement, construction, quality, HSE, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, and helps prepare projects for mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, start-up, and handover.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or equivalent); the degree requirement may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar responsibilities and/or additional relevant training certificates.
• 10–15 years of experience in Commissioning Management in construction EPC companies.
• Multidisciplinary Commissioning Management experience across Mechanical, Electrical, and Process disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in complex projects in at least one of these sectors: Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, or Datacenter.
• Experience in international and multidisciplinary project environments.
• Demonstrated experience in multidiscipline Commissioning Management.
• Experience managing commissioning in complex projects with multinational collaboration, managing risks and costs, and reporting progress within human, system performance, quality, and financial constraints.
• Inclusive leadership that maintains a healthy working environment, motivates project results, and contributes to developing needed skills.
• Stakeholder management skills, including building strong partnerships, collaborating proactively with project stakeholders, and proposing solutions to reach consensus.

Responsibilities

• Define and standardize commissioning strategies, execution methodologies, and frameworks.
• Support proposals, project planning, and construction phases to ensure proper integration of commissioning activities.
• Develop and manage commissioning documentation and processes.
• Coordinate stakeholders and ensure alignment across engineering, procurement, and project teams.
• Monitor commissioning KPIs, perform audits, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop commissioning philosophies aligned with project and client requirements.
• Ensure consistency and standardization across projects.
• Define commissioning strategies, execution approaches, and resource and scheduling inputs.
• Review project schedules and ensure proper integration of commissioning activities.
• Provide guidance during project kick-off and execution phases.
• Develop, review, and standardize commissioning procedures, guidelines, work instructions, templates, and technical documentation.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and sector-specific requirements.
• Coordinate between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, and HSE teams.
• Interface with clients and key stakeholders on commissioning-related topics.
• Support vendors in aligning with commissioning requirements and deliverables.
• Define and monitor commissioning KPIs across projects.
• Analyze performance data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Capture and implement lessons learned and best practices.
• Perform commissioning audits and readiness reviews, including selective site visits.
• Ensure projects are prepared for key milestones such as mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, start-up, and handover.
• Verify alignment with contractual and technical requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior