Commissioning & Start-up Engineer (Contract)

Our client, an industrial manufacturing environment, is seeking a Commissioning & Start-up Engineer (Contract) to join their team. As a Commissioning & Start-up Engineer (Contract), you will serve as a site technical representative during commissioning and qualification (C&Q). You’ll help ensure systems are properly qualified through rigorous technical document review, safety readiness activities, and hands-on support during field execution. If you’re motivated by turning detailed engineering work into real-world operational readiness, this role is built for you.

Job Title: Commissioning & Start-up Engineer (Contract)

Location: Lebanon, Indiana

Pay Range: $45-$60/hour

What's the Job?

• Review and approve commissioning and qualification (C&Q) technical documents, including test cases for System Startup, System Shakedown, Installation Verification, and Operational Verification (pre-approval and post-execution review).
• Evaluate and approve discrepancy reports as needed to keep execution aligned with qualification requirements.
• Review and support turnover/handover documentation after mechanical completion (MC) and after completion of C&Q test cases to ensure smooth equipment handover.
• Participate in safety reviews and readiness activities, including MC walkdowns, Pre-Functional Testing Safety Review walkthroughs, and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) walkthroughs.
• Assist with field execution by supporting the C&Q service provider during equipment setup and shakedown activities, troubleshooting issues during test case execution, and contributing to daily C&Q execution planning huddles.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, C&Q, engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred experience in equipment commissioning and qualification.
• Preferred experience in chemical manufacturing, ideally in process safety management (PSM) environments.
• Ability to work in the field in a plant environment, including on shifts as necessary.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to drive technical readiness from document preparation through equipment handover at the site.
• Hands-on involvement in commissioning and qualification execution, including troubleshooting and issue escalation.
• Collaboration with C&Q service providers, Operations, Technical Services (TSMS), and Automation during field execution.
• Clear focus on safety readiness and structured review activities that support compliant commissioning outcomes.
• Contract role for 12 months, with possibility to extend.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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