Mechanical Commissioning Lead

About the role

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Center sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. LotusWorks is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead to oversee and execute commissioning activities for mechanical systems within a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed mechanical commissioning plans aligned with ASHRAE, LEED, project specifications, and client-specific standards.
• Review construction documents, specifications, IFC drawings, sequences of operations, and design documentation to verify design intent and ensure adequate testing coverage.
• Lead and perform installation verification and field inspections of mechanical systems, ensuring equipment is installed correctly and complies with applicable codes, specifications, and design requirements.
• Lead Mechanical Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) and Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) to verify equipment and systems operate in accordance with approved sequences and project requirements.
• Complete and issue Green Tag certifications upon successful completion of applicable commissioning activities.
• Participate in Integrated Systems Testing (IST) to validate interaction between mechanical systems and other facility systems and confirm proper operation under integrated conditions.
• Support load testing, sequence validation, controls verification, and other performance testing activities as required.
• Identify, document, track, and resolve commissioning deficiencies and corrective actions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records and project documentation using CxAlloy, Procore, and other project management or commissioning platforms.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive commissioning documentation, including test reports, checklists, deficiency logs, Non-Conformance Logs (NCLs), and owner turnover packages.
• Coordinate closely with MEP inspectors, construction teams, vendors, subcontractors, controls teams, engineering teams, and facility operations personnel to ensure commissioning activities remain on schedule and systems are ready for operation.
• Lead commissioning meetings, communicate project status, and provide updates on testing progress, deficiencies, and outstanding corrective actions.
• Support the development and execution of commissioning schedules and coordinate testing activities with construction and project milestones.
• Lead training sessions for facility operations teams