Mechanical Commissioning Specialist

Requisition ID: 299011

Relocation Authorized: National – Family

Telework Type: Full‑Time Office/Project

Work Location: Houston, TX

Project Overview

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the Data Centers, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical and Electric Vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production) markets. M&T strives to exceed customer objectives through agility, innovative technologies, and world‑class talent. The organization solves the industry’s toughest challenges, building both the company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while actively pursuing opportunities worldwide.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Commissioning Specialist is a discipline member of the Commissioning and Start‑Up (CSU) team responsible for planning, coordinating, testing, documenting, and commissioning mechanical equipment, HVAC systems, process piping, and clean utility systems for pharmaceutical and life‑sciences facilities. The role supports safe and compliant turnover from construction through start‑up and operational readiness, emphasizing current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), contamination control, system cleanliness, traceable test records, and approved acceptance criteria. The specialist works closely with engineering, construction, quality, validation, operations, vendors, and owner representatives to resolve deficiencies, manage punch items, execute FATs and SATs, and confirm that systems are complete, functional, documented, and ready for qualification and handover.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and review mechanical system designs and commissioning requirements for HVAC, cleanroom air systems, chilled water, heating hot water, process cooling, pumps, compressors, process piping, and clean utility infrastructure.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning of mechanical, HVAC, process piping, and utility systems from construction completion through start‑up and handover.
• Witness and document factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) as required.
• Ensure adherence to project safety requirements, safety protocols, permit‑to‑work processes, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, system boundaries, checklists, test scripts, and acceptance criteria aligned with project, quality, validation, and operational requirements.
• Review and interpret drawings, P&IDs, equipment data sheets, control narratives, sequences of operation, vendor documentation, and project specifications.
• Prepare and review test plans, flushing and cleaning plans, pressure test packages, and system turnover documentation.
• Perform functional testing, performance verification, balancing support, and troubleshooting of mechanical and HVAC systems, including cleanroom temperature, humidity, pressure cascade, airflow, and recovery requirements, in accordance with approved project criteria.
• Coordinate with the CSU team, design engineering, construction, quality, validation, operations, vendors, and owner representatives to resolve technical issues and achieve system acceptance.
• Scope project drawings and define mechanical commissioning systems, subsystems, boundaries, and turnover packages.
• Complete and maintain the RASCI Matrix for mechanical commissioning activities and interfaces.
• Support reviews of performance curves, trends, trackers, test results, and user feedback to identify deficiencies and drive continuous improvement.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant work experience.
• Relevant experience should include commissioning, start‑up, testing, or qualification support for mechanical systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life‑sciences, or other regulated manufacturing facilities.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills for coordination with engineering, construction, quality, validation, operations, vendors, and client teams.
• Experience with commissioning management software such as Hexagon Smart Completions or equivalent digital turnover and test‑record systems.
• Background in commissioning, start‑up, qualification support, facility design, engineering, construction management, operations, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead discipline activities, coordinate field execution, mentor team members, and maintain accountability for safe, complete, and high‑quality work.
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical and HVAC codes and standards, including ASHRAE guidance, project specifications, and owner requirements.
• Ability to identify owner goals, user requirements, system operating intent, acceptance criteria, and commissioning responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical facility cGMP expectations, contamination‑control principles, good documentation practices, and the interface between commissioning and qualification.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical mechanical systems and clean utilities, including cleanroom HVAC, pressure cascades, purified water, water for injection, clean steam, process gases, compressed air, chilled water, and associated distribution systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, quality, validation, operations, automation, and vendor organizations.
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills required to meet schedule, documentation, safety, and quality objectives.
• Knowledge of cleanroom classifications, controlled environments, system cleaning and flushing, passivation interfaces, hygienic piping practices, and CIP/SIP system concepts.

Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits designed to help employees thrive, advance their careers, and maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Schedule

This position is designated as part‑time telework per the global telework policy and will require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.