Job description

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead multidisciplinary commissioning for mechanical, electrical, controls, and supporting facility systems from construction verification through startup, functional testing, integrated testing, and turnover.

·         Develop and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, and system acceptance documentation.

·         Coordinate daily priorities and testing windows with the owner, general contractor, trade partners, design engineers, equipment vendors, and operations teams.

·         Oversee mechanical systems including HVAC, cleanroom air handling, chilled/process cooling water, exhaust, pumps, and associated controls.

·         Oversee electrical systems including medium-/low-voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, emergency power, and related controls as applicable to project scope.

·         Validate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, BAS/BMS, and facility monitoring systems; support integrated systems testing.

·         Lead field commissioning personnel, assign tasks, review deliverables, and provide technical troubleshooting and mentorship.

·         Identify, log, prioritize, and drive closure of deficiencies, punch items, and commissioning-related issues.

·         Confirm testing is performed safely, with appropriate permits, isolation/LOTO procedures, and approved methods.

·         Report commissioning progress, risks, schedule impacts, and system readiness to project leadership and client stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

·         5+ years of commissioning/startup experience in semiconductor, data center, pharmaceutical, or similarly complex industrial facilities; demonstrated lead experience required.

·         Working knowledge of BOTH mechanical and electrical building/facility systems, including cross-discipline integration and functional testing.

·         Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical single-line diagrams, controls sequences, and equipment specifications.

·         Experience planning field tests, directing contractors and vendors, managing deficiencies, and preparing commissioning records.

·         Strong communication, leadership, safety awareness, scheduling, and technical problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to work on-site in Santa Clara and meet project-specific site access and safety requirements.

·         Engineering degree or equivalent relevant technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Semiconductor fabrication plant (FAB), cleanroom, or high-tech manufacturing project experience.

·         Experience with L1–L5 commissioning processes or equivalent phased commissioning methodology.

·         Experience with BAS/BMS, electrical protection and controls, process utilities, and integrated systems testing.

·         Professional Engineer (PE), commissioning certification, or relevant trade/technical credentials.