Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Post Date

May 08, 2026

Location

Austin,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

78725
US
Jul 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

AUS-b15ca004-0d79-435f-b136-29837caa8e9e

Pay Rate

$64 - $80 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Role (What to Expect):
The Mechanical Commissioning Lead is responsible for leading and mentoring a high-performance
commissioning team to ensure the seamless planning, coordination, execution, tracking, and reporting
of all mechanical system commissioning activities. This role ensures that all mechanical assets are fully
verified, tested, and formally handed over to Facilities and Manufacturing with full compliance to codes,
project specifications, and safety standards. The Lead serves as the primary technical authority for
mechanical systems during commissioning and plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness,
reliability, and long-term performance of factory systems and the team’s continued operational status.

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Required Skills & Experience

Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
• Track Commissioning readiness and plan support for assets going through the construction
phase and attend/support project meetings.
• Ensure that equipment has passed the QA stage and is ready for Commissioning.
• Audit the team to verify that they establish and follow the Pre-Task Plan, obtain alignment with
the craft teams, and communicate equipment needs to the assigned Commissioning/contractor
teams while verifying all members have necessary PPE and testing equipment to ensure
readiness for daily activities.
• Coordinate area access and handover preparations with Facilities/Manufacturing, verifying that
installations meet both code and project specification requirements.
• Functional Testing, flushing, troubleshooting, and preparing equipment for use, including
submittal of LOTO removal requests and ensuring all testing/flushing activities strictly adhere to
SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Ensure CxAlloy and associated commissioning documentation is complete and stored properly.
Support the review and development of commissioning processes and procedures as needed
and ensure assets are properly handed over to Facilities/Manufacturing.
• Handle daily timesheets and project updates (as required) and actively contribute to continuous
improvement initiatives and assist in training new team members/supporting contractors.
Requirements (What You’ll Bring):
• 5-12 years of Mechanical Commissioning Experience.
• In-depth knowledge of construction quality checks, drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in computer and software skills

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.