Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction of a Commissioning & Startup project onsite. Can lead a Commissioning & Startup team onsite or work independently. Can oversee a team of Startup & Commissioning teammates engaged in the execution of CSU activities related to projects, ensuring total delivery of the services on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations. The position will execute project documents that have been developed, or review and give input to CSU execution plans. Work involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects. The position will support the Project Managers in implementation of the direction provided by the Client. The position at time will be responsible for creating Commissioning & Startup documents and procedures for the client or the clients project. This work will be performed under the Startup & Commissioning Leader supervision.  

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead by example in matters of safety at all times while at a client’s site

• Develop detailed PEP’s (Project Execution Plans)

• Develop pre-commissioning & commissioning plans

• Development of startup procedures

• Provide input at PHA’s and HAZOP meetings

• Provide constructive comments at 30, 60, 90% model reviews

• Provide constructive comments at FAT’s and SAT’s

• Develop operator and maintenance training manuals and training programs

• Develop certification testing requirements for operators and maintenance personnel

• Lead training classes for both operations and maintenance personnel

• Lead and or participate in commissioning & startup of facilities/projects

• Lead and or participate in client PSSR’s

• Assist clients with startup of plants/projects etc.

• Participate in plant troubleshooting & optimization

• Participate in plant turnarounds

• Ability to speak to both client and internal senior management delivering clear and concise reports/progress

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred but not required.  

Registration: Not Required.  

Experience: 10+ years of experience desired.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Field experience in plant operations required

• Startup and commissioning experience required

• Willingness to travel both within the United States and abroad. Estimated travel to be 60%

• Willingness to take longer assignments at project locations

• Possess a valid TWIC card or be able to obtain one

• Ability and desire to learn a wide variety of plant disciplines including Electrical, Piping, Mechanical, Controls &am