Commissioning Lead – Process
$159,000–$159,000 year
On-siteSanta Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct process systems commissioning and startup activities, diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues to ensure equipment operates to design specifications. Lead performance evaluations of process parameters, collaborate with automation engineers to optimize control logic, and manage commissioning risks with the project General Contractor and client teams. Maintain comprehensive documentation via the completions database, monitor quality assurance initiatives, and execute verification checklists while adhering to codes, standards, and EHS guidelines. Represent the client during design reviews and attend commissioning meetings to resolve issues, reporting weekly to the Operations team. This full-time on-site role supports field execution, including job walks and site observations, for a client near Santa Clara, California.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in leading process systems construction and commissioning operations
- 7+ years of experience in process commissioning, startup, or production engineering
- Experience across all process systems, including Waste, water (UPW, PCW, CW, CHW, HW, HRW)
- Experience leading process systems commissioning teams and third-party testing providers
- Strong technical knowledge of construction completion and testing procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot process systems during startup and commissioning
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to understand complex problems and distil the message into a clear plan
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, PFD's, Isometric's and technical process documentation
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting process equipment such as pumps, valves, mixers, heat exchangers, and flow systems
- Knowledge of process instrumentation, sensors, and control loops
- Strong understanding of process safety standards and quality assurance procedures
- Travel duration, if any, is based on project location
- This position is a safety-sensitive position
- The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction commissioning activities
Desired Qualifications
- ideally in the advanced technology/semiconductor sector
- Familiarity with automation systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA) and industrial communication protocols is an advantage
- Semiconductor/Datacenter or advanced technology industry experience is preferred but not essential
Additional Requirements
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Springtide without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.
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