Springtide Project Services · 19 hours ago
Commissioning Lead – Process
Santa Clara, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$159K/yr - $244K/yr
7+ years expSpringtide Project Services is a division of IPS focused on delivering innovative solutions in advanced technology industries. They are seeking a Process Systems Commissioning Lead to oversee system commissioning and startup activities, ensuring process equipment operates according to design specifications and performance targets.
Semiconductors
Responsibilities
Participate in system commissioning and startup activities, ensuring that process equipment operates to design specifications and performance targets
Diagnose and resolve process and mechanical issues during installation and commissioning phases
Conduct performance evaluations of process parameters (flow, pressure, temperature, mixing, etc.) and propose improvements
Collaborate with automation engineers to optimize control logic and ensure process stability and repeatability
Manage and communicate commissioning risks in cooperation with the project General Contractor and client construction/Commissioning teams
Ensure documentation for all commissioning activities is maintained and submitted via the completions database and meets all performance parameters of the plant
Monitor quality assurance initiatives, including installation & assembly, alignment, cleanliness, integrity, etc. of the process systems
Ensure our clients' codes, standards, and specifications are followed during construction/commissioning and acceptance of facilities process systems
Leverage your extensive background in project management and construction to provide specialized expertise and guidance to the project teams
Review process systems commissioning plans in alignment with client specifications and local code
Represent the client during design reviews, ensuring process systems meet project requirements
Review and execute verification checklists and test procedures
Attends commissioning meetings and works with the manager to resolve issues
Report to the client Operations team weekly
Support field execution, including job walks and site observations
Follow EHS guidelines and site safety requirements
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in leading process systems construction and commissioning operations
7+ years of experience in process commissioning, startup, or production engineering — ideally in the advanced technology/semiconductor sector
Experience across all process systems, including Waste, water (UPW, PCW, CW, CHW, HW, HRW)
Experience leading process systems commissioning teams and third-party testing providers
Strong technical knowledge of construction completion and testing procedures
Ability to troubleshoot process systems during startup and commissioning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to understand complex problems and distil the message into a clear plan
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under pressure
Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, PFD's, Isometric's and technical process documentation
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
Hands-on experience troubleshooting process equipment such as pumps, valves, mixers, heat exchangers, and flow systems
Knowledge of process instrumentation, sensors, and control loops
Strong understanding of process safety standards and quality assurance procedures
Preferred
Familiarity with automation systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA) and industrial communication protocols is an advantage
Semiconductor/Datacenter or advanced technology industry experience is preferred but not essential
Company
Springtide Project Services
We are Springtide, an EPCM project services company that thrives in collaborative engagements with our clients to deliver exceptional and agile outcomes that create a more technically advanced and sustainable world.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase