Commissioning Mechanical Specialist – Mechanical Pre‑Commissioning

About the role

The Commissioning Mechanical Specialist will support the Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent in delivering safe and efficient pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up and performance testing for a Central Processing Facility in Africa. The role involves supervising technicians and ensuring mechanical completion activities meet project and contractual objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise pre‑commissioning tasks such as oil flushing, final alignment of rotating equipment and loading/closure of stationary equipment.
• Lead commissioning activities for rotating machinery, including test runs and performance testing.
• Develop and execute piping test packs, flushing/cleaning packs and leak‑testing procedures.
• Participate in walk‑down inspections, punch‑listing, cleaning and reinstatement of mechanical and piping systems.
• Record and hand over completion data to the Systems Completion team.
• Review and manage start‑up and two‑year operating spares, including change‑out and lubrication requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years (60 months) of experience in mechanical pre‑commissioning and commissioning.
• Senior‑level expertise in rotating equipment, piping systems and mechanical completion.
• Proven ability to supervise field technicians and coordinate with project teams and clients.
• Experience working on large‑scale processing facilities, preferably in the mining, energy or metals sector.

Required skills

• Mechanical pre‑commissioning
• Mechanical commissioning
• Rotating equipment test runs
• Piping test pack development
• Leak testing and oil flushing
• Equipment alignment
• Lubrication management
• Field supervision of technicians