Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline; master’s degree is desirable.
- 3+ years of experience in relevant construction, manufacturing operations, or quality control environments, with a strong track record in build execution, resource coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrated experience in applying established safety procedures in industrial or technical work environments. in transitioning designs from prototype to production is desirable. working in a highly regulated or safety-critical environment (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, automotive, medical devices) is desirable.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Deep understanding of process documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs, and how they inform industrial system operations and integration.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and translate them into actionable manufacturing requirements.
- Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, supply chain logistics, and inventory control, with experience supporting the design, procurement, and assembly of complex technical systems.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments while maintaining attention to detail.
About this role
A Pre-commissioning Engineer in the Pre-commissioning, Install, Test, and Assembly (PITA) group supports the successful execution of complex manufacturing projects by tracking configuration control, pre-commissioning testing activities, resolving cross-functional roadblocks, and ensuring build quality and completeness.
Responsibilities
- Support modular skid configuration management and pre-commissioning for the Hermes 2 project in Tennessee.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and propose solutions for build and construction non-conformances and other complex assembly problems that may arise during fabrication and assembly of modular skids.
- Conduct regular field walk-downs during builds to identify and document fabrication, assembly, and configuration discrepancies.
- Track task deadlines and production schedules based on project milestones.
- Coordinate resources and resolve roadblocks by collaborating with other teams within PITA, and responsible design parties.
- Support project reviews, ensuring manufacturing requirements and design decisions are clearly communicated, documented, and aligned with production goals.
- Proactively identify and resolve information gaps, discrepancies between drawings and as-built configurations, and reduce assembly rework by working cross-functionally to implement practical, technically sound solutions in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Communicate pre-commissioning status and associated schedule risks effectively to stakeholders, including project leads, engineering, operations, and quality teams, ensuring alignment and transparency.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process enhancements, and supporting training on field walk-downs and processes.
- Perform assigned fabrication, assembly, and pre-commissioning activities in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
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