Senior Mechanical Commissioning Specialist

Cynet Systems•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

Assesses and verifies the integrity of mechanical systems during installation, commissioning, and startup to maximize system reliability and availability. The role supports onsite field operations, inspections, construction activities, and subcontractor monitoring. It involves testing mechanical systems, documenting test activities, maintaining compliance with safety codes and project requirements, and supporting system turnover and startup readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
Heavy industrial direct-hire construction experience in a supervisory role appropriate to the work, preferably in a lump-sum turnkey environment.
Extensive, broad technical experience in commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance, and testing of mechanical and piping systems and components in oil and gas processing facilities.
Knowledge of engineering systems and applications of startup and operations.
Previous experience in mechanical commissioning roles.
Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria relevant to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
Effective communication skills for motivating team members and presenting plans clearly and concisely.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to conduct field inspections involving extensive walking around a construction site.
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work on elevated platforms.
Ability to work on uneven surfaces and in small or confined spaces.
Ability to lift heavy items and walk into and out of the project site.
Ability to use standard issued personal protective equipment required for assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

S. Gulf Coast experience.
Experience in the design of LNG facilities.
Understanding of applicable organizational work processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures.

Responsibilities

Assess and verify mechanical systems during installation, commissioning, and startup through inspections and construction support.
Provide ES&H leadership to assigned personnel.
Complete testing in accordance with STCPs, SWPPs, project procedures, and other required procedures.
Complete test records, data sheets, and other documentation for testing activities.
Ensure compliance with organizational and local and national safety codes, requirements, and standards in the assigned area.
Ensure permanent plant materials are stored according to specifications and project requirements.
Test mechanical systems in accordance with supplier and code requirements.
Participate in construction and client system-turnover walkdowns; initiate, track, and resolve punch-list items in assigned areas.
Prepare and maintain mechanical spares for commissioning and startup.
Monitor commissioning and startup spares usage onsite and prepare field material requisitions for permanent plant materials.
Oversee onsite activities of subcontractors, suppliers, clients, their representatives, and others as assigned.
Prepare reports and forecasts, including summaries of commissioning and startup progress and craft personnel forecasts.
Monitor subcontractor activities for compliance with specifications and schedules.