Senior Commissioning and Start-Up Manager

Introduction

Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Senior Commissioning and Start-Up Manager position located in Chandler, AZ. This position is a contract hire opportunity which is expected to be on-site for an expected minimum duration of one year.

Summary

As a Senior Commissioning and Start-Up Manager you will join a collaborative team delivering CSU services to clients who leads the critical transition of a fabrication facility (fab) from construction to full-scale manufacturing operations. The Commissioning Manager is accountable for the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning and system start-up activities for the base build of a semiconductor fabrication facility. This role ensures all systems and infrastructure meet design intent, operational requirements, and readiness criteria for tool installation and production.
From project inception, the Commissioning Manager partners closely with Project Controls and Construction to integrate commissioning logic into the master schedule, aligning construction sequencing with system start-up and phased turnover requirements.

*    Collaborate: Actively seeks out others' opinions and input and is open-minded to their views. Challenges others appropriately and is also open to being challenged on their own views.
*    Communicate: Is effective at adapting their communication style appropriately to their audience, providing context and using the right tone and level of information.
*    Customer Focus: Prioritizes the customer needs and puts these at the forefront of all interactions. Ensures that others within their team maintain this same approach.
*    Deliver: Demonstrates making well thought out, timely decisions and prioritization that leads to successful outcomes. Includes the right people at the right time.
*    Problem Solve: Accurately assesses a situation to find the best solution or way of working in order to resolve the issues. Is focused on creating a long term fix rather than a short-term solution.

Job Description:

Education and Experience Requirements:

*    Degree Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or Construction Management.
*    Minimum of 15 years in engineering or 20 years of experience in high-tech construction, clean room environments, or mission-critical facility commissioning.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven leadership in commissioning large-scale semiconductors or high-tech manufacturing facilities
• Deep technical knowledge of Fab systems, including HVAC, process utilities, electrical, and controls
• Strong understanding of semiconductor industry standards and commissioning practices
• Expertise in integrated scheduling, system completion, and startup planning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for coordination with engineering, operations, and client teams.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills with a focus on mentorship and accountability.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE Guidelines and Standards.
• Identifies owner's goals, needs, and expectations for building operation and function; identifies the Commissioning (CSU) responsibilities.
• Leadership or Supervisory experience, ideally leading a Construction Automation Team on a job site.
• Understand and have knowledge of Clean Rooms.