Test & Commissioning Specialist

MasTec Inc

$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • 5+ years of experience in testing and commissioning projects
  • Expertise in commissioning mechanical, electrical, and control systems in mission-critical environments
  • Deep understanding of utility systems and electrical distribution
  • Familiarity with safety regulations and commissioning milestones
  • Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Execute the startup and commissioning plan from construction to operations handoff
  • Apply lock-out/tag-out safety procedures during transitions
  • Ensure deliverables meet project specifications and protocols
  • Review engineering documents to confirm pre-commissioning readiness
  • Coordinate with departments to meet project specifications during commissioning
  • Facilitate training sessions for client staff on systems operations
  • Organize daily start-up meetings and document discussions
  • Support system turnover through walkdowns and initial operations
  • Maintain logs of operational activities and test results
  • Manage subcontractor support and field labor during commissioning

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with performance reviews and merit increases
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance options
  • Paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance options
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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