Startup Commissioning Superintendent

Start-up / Commissioning Superintendent to oversee the safe, efficient, and successful start-up and commissioning of new plant systems and upgrades. This role is critical to bringing new recycling lines online, ensuring operational readiness, and delivering high-performance outcomes in a fast-paced, innovative-driven environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience commissioning industrial or chemical process facilities, particularly those involving polymers, petrochemicals, or advanced recycling technologies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead all aspects of start-up and commissioning efforts for new process units, utilities, and support systems at the Nexus Circular recycling plant with a primary focus on mechanical installations.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, and safety teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to steady-state operations.
• Assist the Advance Project Manager with the development of a detailed commissioning plan, schedules checklist, and turnover package.
• Manage and execute commissioning and functional performance testing procedures with a primary focus on Mechanical system installations.
• Oversee start-up sequencing, equipment energization, leak checks, dry runs, and hot commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with process safety, environmental, and company standards throughout commissioning.
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and coordinate resolution with engineering. operations & maintenance, and OEM vendors.
• Assist with developing a plant operator and maintenance staff user training around newly commissioned systems and equipment.
• Document as-built conditions, punch-list items, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Provide clear daily communication to leadership on progress, risks, and readiness milestones.
• Qualifications :
• 5+ years of experience in start-up and commissioning in industrial manufacturing, petrochemical, or advanced recycling settings
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process systems
• Experience with DCS / PLC control systems and plant instrumentation
• Demonstrated leadership in managing field teams during commissioning
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills
• trong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship

Preferred :