Requisition ID: 182154
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Commissioning
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewAs a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the safe, efficient, and high-quality commissioning of major mechanical systems on large industrial projects. This role is responsible for leading pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, system readiness, and turnover activities while coordinating closely with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and project leadership.
LocationOne of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Travel SupportTDY/per diem program to support travel-based project assignments
Mobilization package to help support relocation and project start-up needs
Responsibilities- Lead daily safety meetings and ensure full compliance with all mechanical safety procedures, including LOTO and permitting.
- Coordinate and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major mechanical systems (pumps, piping, rotating equipment, HVAC, etc.).
- Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.
- Supervise and support functional testing, including flushing, hydrotesting, equipment alignment, leak checks, and mechanical run-ins.
- Troubleshoot mechanical system issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet system readiness and performance requirements.
- Track system progress and provide clear status updates to commissioning and project leadership.
- Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including checklists, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.
Qualifications- Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent field experience.
- Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems, including HVAC, hydronic systems, process cooling, piping, pumps, rotating equipment, and mechanical infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage craft teams through system turnover, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with completions software and system readiness workflows used during mechanical commissioning.
- Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to effectively work across construction, engineering, vendors, OEMs, and commissioning teams to meet system readiness milestones.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence, initiative, safety, ethics, and integrity.
- Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or within a team to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
