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Lead Commissioning Eng Semiconductor Facilities - Santa Clara 95050
Job Description
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.
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