Commissioning Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

A. Daily Commissioning Supervision and Execution

• Supervise and coordinate daily pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, and equipment start-up activities at assigned project sites.
• Lead commissioning technicians and site personnel in executing assigned activities according to approved work procedures, commissioning schedules, and project requirements.

• Allocate daily tasks and monitor manpower deployment, work progress, productivity, and completion of assigned activities.
• Conduct daily work briefings and ensure that technicians understand assigned tasks, technical requirements, safety precautions, and expected deliverables.

• Verify that equipment, systems, work areas, and supporting utilities are ready before commencing commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Engineers to establish daily work priorities, testing sequences, and technical requirements.

• Monitor the progress of commissioning activities and promptly report delays, technical issues, resource constraints, and outstanding works.
• Ensure commissioning activities are carried out systematically to achieve project milestones without compromising safety or equipment quality.

B. Equipment Inspection, Testing and Commissioning

• Supervise and participate in the inspection, testing, and commissioning of chemical dispensing equipment, chemical delivery systems, process piping, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and associated electrical and automation systems.
• Coordinate and oversee pre-commissioning activities, including piping integrity checks, leak testing, flushing, cleaning, instrument verification, and equipment inspection.

• Ensure technicians follow approved testing procedures and correctly use measuring instruments, tools, and testing equipment.
• Assist Commissioning Engineers in conducting system functional tests, operational checks, and equipment performance verification.

• Support PLC/HMI-related functional testing, including I/O checks, equipment alarms, interlocks, emergency shutdown functions, and safety system verification.
• Monitor equipment operating conditions, pressure, flow rates, and other relevant parameters during commissioning activities.

• Identify equipment abnormalities, installation defects, and operational issues, and coordinate troubleshooting with Commissioning Engineers and relevant technical teams.
• Verify that rectification works are completed correctly before equipment or systems are retested.

• Ensure all testing activities comply with approved engineering drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, and customer requirements.

C. Site Coordination and Work Management

• Coordinate daily work activities with Commissioning Engineers, construction supervisors, installation contractors, vendors, and customer site representatives.
• Liaise with construction and installation teams to verify mechanical completion and equipment readiness for commissioning.

• Support site walkdowns, equipment inspections, and readiness assessments before commencement of testing activities.
• Ensure that required tools, testing instruments, consumables, spare parts, technical documentation, and other resources are available before work begins.

• Coordinate work arrangements, access requirements, and testing schedules to minimize interruptions and conflicts with other site activities.
• Monitor completion of assigned work scopes and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding installation or commissioning issues.

• Assist with the coordination of vendor specialists and external technical support during equipment testing and troubleshooting.
• Escalate unresolved technical, safety, or scheduling issues to the Commissioning Engineer or Commissioning Manager.

D. Quality Control, Inspection and Punch-List Management

• Supervise commissioning work to ensure compliance with approved procedures, installation requirements, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Conduct site inspections and system walkdowns to identify incomplete installations, equipment defects, and commissioning-related deficiencies.

• Record, monitor, and follow up on punch-list items, ensuring that assigned rectification works are completed within agreed timelines.
• Verify workmanship, installation quality, equipment cleanliness, and system readiness before functional testing.

• Assist Commissioning Engineers and QA/QC personnel in carrying out inspection and testing activities.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and customer inspection activities, where applicable.

• Ensure that commissioned equipment meets specified operational requirements and that outstanding deficiencies are reported and addressed.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure that equipment and work areas meet applicable cleanliness and contamination control requirements.

E. Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance

• Enforce compliance with company EHS policies, customer site safety requirements, and applicable workplace safety regulations.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings and pre-work safety briefings to communicate work hazards, preventive measures, and safe operating procedures.

• Ensure commissioning activities are performed under approved Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and risk assessment requirements, where applicable.
• Verify that commissioning technicians use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), approved tools, and safe work practices.

• Superviseactivities involving hazardous chemicals, pressurized equipment, electrical systems, and other commissioning-related hazards.
• Ensure safety precautions and required authorizations are in place before testing, equipment energization, chemical introduction, or system start-up.

• Support verification of equipment safety features, including emergency shutdown functions, chemical leak detection, alarms, and safety interlocks.
• Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and potential hazards, and take immediate action to stop unsafe work and report incidents or near misses.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure that technicians comply with site-specific safety requirements and procedures.

F. Commissioning Documentation and Progress Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily commissioning records, work progress reports, inspection checklists, testing records, and equipment verification documentation.
• Ensure technicians complete assigned commissioning checklists, test records, and other required documentation correctly and promptly.

• Record and report equipment abnormalities, technical issues, test failures, and outstanding commissioning activities.
• Update daily work progress, manpower utilization, punch-list registers, and commissioning activity trackers.

• Assist Commissioning Engineers in compiling test results, inspection records, and supporting documentation for customer review and acceptance.
• Verify that completed commissioning activities are properly recorded and submitted for review and approval.

• Provide regular updates to Commissioning Engineers and the Commissioning Manager onsite progress, technical concerns, safety matters, and outstanding works.

G. System Start-Up, Acceptance and Handover Support

• Supervise technicians during system start-up, operational verification, functional testing, and equipment performance checks.
• Support Commissioning Engineers during customer inspections, system demonstrations, and acceptance testing.

• Coordinate technicians to complete outstanding rectification works and punch-list closure before final system acceptance.
• Assist in verifying equipment readiness and completeness of commissioning activities prior to system handover.

• Provide technical and operational support to customer operations and maintenance teams during initial equipment start-up and stabilization.
• Assist in basic equipment familiarization and operational training activities, where required.

• Support post-commissioning troubleshooting and warranty-related site activities as assigned.

H. Team Supervision and Continuous Improvement

• Supervise, guide, and mentor commissioning technicians to ensure safe and effective execution of assigned tasks.
• Monitor technician performance, workmanship, productivity, and compliance with site procedures.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance during equipment inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Identifytraining needs and recommend improvements to technical competency, work practices, and safety awareness.

• Encourage teamwork, effective communication, and cooperation among technicians, engineers, contractors, and other site personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve commissioning work methods, testing efficiency, equipment reliability, and site productivity.

• Provide feedback to Commissioning Engineers and management regarding recurring technical issues, installation concerns, and potential process improvements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Commissioning Engineer, Commissioning Manager, or management.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma, NITEC, Higher NITEC, or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Candidates with relevant technical certification and substantial hands-on commissioning experience may also be considered.

Professional Experience

• Minimum5–7 years of relevant experience in equipment installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, or related technical activities within the semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, or process industries.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory or team-leading capacity would be advantageous.

• Prior experience with chemical dispensing systems, chemical delivery equipment, process piping, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment is preferred.
• Experience working at semiconductor fabrication facilities for end users such as Micron, GlobalFoundries, Siltronic, or equivalent organizations would be advantageous.

• Demonstrated experience supervising technicians, coordinating daily site activities, and supporting equipment commissioning and testing.
• Familiarity with semiconductor site safety practices, permit requirements, and customer inspection procedures.