Test & Commissioning Specialist

MasTec Inc

$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
  • 5+ years of experience in testing and commissioning projects.
  • Experience in commissioning mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in data centers.
  • Understanding of utility systems (water, fuel, steam), electrical distribution, and PLCs/DCS platforms.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations, testing protocols, and project schedules.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Support and execute the startup and commissioning plan from construction to operations.
  • Apply lock-out/tag-out procedures until client turnover.
  • Ensure commissioning deliverables are met according to project requirements and safety protocols.
  • Review engineering drawings for adequacy of pre-commissioning activities.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations for subcontractor compliance.
  • Facilitate training sessions for client personnel and vendor representatives.
  • Organize daily start-up meetings and maintain operational logs.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with performance reviews and merit increases.
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Flexible spending account options for healthcare and dependents.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage available.
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays, plus military and bereavement leave.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Testing and Commissioning Specialist will support Lemartec data center projects from initial design through project closeout. This role is responsible for executing and coordinating all startup, commissioning, testing, and training activities to ensure systems operate according to design intent and client expectations. The Specialist collaborates with the team to ensure the successful and safe commissioning of all critical systems.

Location & Travel Details

You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build infrastructure projects. This is a traveling position, requiring travel up to 100% of the time. You may support projects located in various states throughout the US. Potential project locations may include, but are not limited to, PA, KS, NC, SC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, WY, and additional locations are added frequently as our organization continues to grow.

Responsibilities

  • Support and execute the startup and commissioning plan from construction turnover through final handoff to operations.
  • Follow and apply MPC's lock-out/tag-out procedures during the transition from construction to commissioning until turnover to the client.
  • Ensure startup and commissioning deliverables are met in accordance with site-specific procedures, project schedules, contract requirements, and safety protocols.
  • Review engineering drawings and specifications to confirm adequate provisions for flushing, cleaning, testing, and other pre-commissioning activities.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations to confirm that equipment and services provided through subcontracts meet project specifications during and after commissioning.
  • Facilitate and support OEM and vendor training sessions for client personnel, including plant operations and maintenance teams.
  • Collaborate with subcontractors and vendor representatives during start-up, commissioning, and performance testing activities.
  • Organize and lead daily start-up Plan of the Day (POD) meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
  • Support the system turnover process by scheduling and participating in system walkdowns and initial system operations.
  • Maintain daily logs of operational, maintenance, and safety activities including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment issues and resolution.
  • Coordinate commissioning-related subcontractor support and field labor in collaboration with site construction management.

Qualifications

Work Experience and Education

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
  • 5+ years of experience in testing and commissioning projects.
  • Experience in commissioning mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in mission-critical environments such as data centers.
  • Understanding of utility systems (water, fuel, steam), electrical distribution systems, PLCs, DCS platforms, and rotating equipment (e.g., boilers, turbines).
  • Working knowledge of safety regulations, testing protocols, project schedules, and commissioning milestones.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and system control narratives.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Familiarity with local specifications and supplements to each and with reading blueprints and
  • Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production, in P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent software and in Microsoft Office suite of software-Excel/Word/Outlook also needed along with estimating software knowledge.
  • Excellent organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic
  • Multi-tasks and stay focused on the big picture while addressing daily issues

In addition to the above listed minimum requirements, candidates who poses the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process:
  • Ability to travel within the U.S


What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan


Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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