Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Company Description

Fortis Construction Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore subsidiary of Fortis Construction, Inc., an employee-owned general contractor committed to making an impact—through the built environments we deliver and the relationships we build in the process. Dedicated to the markets of commercial offices, data centers, healthcare and higher education, we have the resources to provide the highest level of quality for projects ranging from tenant improvements of less than $100,000 to high-tech facilities of more than $1 billion.

Job Description

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager on a specific site, the CxEng will be accountable for implementing and successfully executing Fortis’ corporate commissioning program.

It is expected that the CxEng will be a very detailed individual with extensive experience commissioning large complex projects such as industrial plants, data centers and pharmaceutical plants. The successful CxEng must have excellent Emotional Quotient (EQ) skills and be able to relate to and communicate with construction workers, Fortis’ client, the Fortis management team and subcontractors of all tiers.

Responsibilities Specific to the Role:

- Integrate and work as part of a true “One Team” approach on the project working closely with Fortis co-workers, subcontractors, owner, and 3rd Party QC and Cx teams.
- Review all project documents including design drawings, equipment submittal, specifications, and Quality Control plan, and understand project requirements pertaining to start-up and commissioning.
- BIM 360 Field software has been selected by the owner for tracking of all QA/QC documentation and deficiency logs for the project. The SrCxEng will attend Fortis training on the software and is expected to become proficient with the software and its capabilities.
- Review Project “Equipment Tracking Log” which serves as the Inspection and Test Plan for all major MEP equipment. Oversee and ensure the required inspections and tests are carried out in accordance with the approved plan.
- Assist in the development of the detailed L3 (Start-Up) micro schedule that includes all inspections, energization, start-up, and testing required to reach “L4 Readiness”.
- Review and verify subcontractor QA/QC documentation is completed in accordance with project requirements and QA/QC plan. Ensure all previous documentation is complete on predecessor tasks prior to proceeding to the next phases (i.e. verify all L2 documentation is complete prior to starting L3).
- Perform in-depth review of subcontractor QC forms to verify accuracy and completion. Identify deficiencies and follow-up with subcontractors for resolution.
- Conduct detailed review of owner’s Cx Agent L4 schedule and ensure subcontractor and vendor resources are scheduled to support testing.
- Review Cx Agent’s load bank plan and ensure electrical contractor has proper staff and equipment to meet testing requirements.
- Work closely with OFCI vendors for scheduling on-site support during construction and commissioning to resolve any issues they are responsible for.
- Review and approve critical start-up procedures such as energization and testing/flushing plans.
- Participate in “Energy Marshall” program which governs management of LOTO, equipment energizations, and operation of mechanical systems. Ensure electrical and mechanical trade partners follow the proper procedures and maintain safety requirement during inspection, energization, start-up, and equipment testing.
- Work closely with vendors, including attending factory witness tests, scheduling vendor technicians for startup, commissioning, and other project requirements.
- Participate in commissioning script writing & review process.

Day-to-Day Detail Tasks:

- Attend/Lead daily start-up meetings to coordinate activities between electrical contractor, mechanical contractor, controls contractor, equipment vendors, owner and owner’s representative.
- Attend weekly scheduled meetings with subcontractors to update schedule and ensure critical milestones are met.
- Attend weekly master construction schedule updates with Fortis team to ensure construction activities and milestones are trending to start-up schedule requirements.
- Conduct field surveys and inspections of equipment to ensure L3 schedule is on track. Identify areas of potential risk and develop mitigation plans with subcontractors.
- Conduct preliminary Set-In-Place and Pre-Energization inspections with trade partners to ensure equipment and systems are ready for 3rd party inspections.
- Participate in Pre-Energization inspections and sign-offs with owner QC agent to ensure systems are complete and ready for start-up.
- Attend weekly electrical, mechanical, and controls QA/QC meetings to review open issues and drive to completion.
- Attend weekly commissioning meetings with owner’s Cx Agent.
- Verify all electrical acceptance testing and setting of OCPD are complete prior to start-up.
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