Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer (ICA)

About the Role

Alpin is seeking a Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer (ICA) to lead mechanical commissioning projects in Riyadh. This full-time role involves overseeing the entire commissioning lifecycle, from initial checks to final client handover, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

Commissioning Leadership and Execution

• Lead the full lifecycle of mechanical commissioning, including pre-commissioning checks, static testing, Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and final client handover.
• Develop, review, and approve Commissioning Plans, Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and functional testing scripts for all mechanical systems.
• Direct and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for major mechanical equipment.

Technical Scope and System Oversight

• Oversee testing and balancing of Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, and Ventilation Fans.
• Validate plumbing, drainage, domestic water booster systems, and fire protection networks, including sprinklers, fire pumps, and deluge systems.
• Coordinate the integration of mechanical equipment with Building Management Systems (BMS), smoke management systems, and life safety controls.

Quality, Compliance, and Issue Resolution

• Ensure all site operations comply with project specifications, ASHRAE guidelines, CIBSE standards, and local statutory requirements.
• Review mechanical shop drawings, schematic diagrams, and technical submittals to proactively identify coordination or commissioning roadblocks.
• Track, manage, and drive resolution for all mechanical snags and non-conformance reports using project management and commissioning software such as CxAlloy or Oracle Aconex.

Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting

• Act as the primary technical liaison for mechanical services with clients, main contractors, consultants, and local authorities.
• Lead technical coordination meetings and deliver regular progress updates to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Compile and submit comprehensive commissioning documentation, static/dynamic test records, and final O&M handover packages.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, where the Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will be an integral part of Alpin's project teams, ensuring the successful delivery of mechanical commissioning projects.