Commissioning Specialist

Role: Commissioning Specialist responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing testing, commissioning, and validation activities for all facility equipment at a new NRC-licensed isotope production plant. Objectives: ensure safe, efficient completion of commissioning activities before transitioning to regular operations. Responsibilities: develop knowledge of systems; review drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation; prepare checklists, test procedures, and acceptance criteria; coordinate with construction, engineering, quality, operations, and vendors; support factory and site acceptance tests; verify system interfaces; document deficiencies and testing outcomes; support turnover activities and review operational manuals; assist in training and final documentation; contribute to lessons learned. Requirements: Bachelor's in engineering or related technical field; minimum five years' experience in construction, startup, testing, commissioning, or facility engineering; experience in nuclear or regulated environments preferred; familiarity with scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project); strong attention to detail; ability to work safely in industrial/radiation settings. Preferred: nuclear/nuclear facility experience, supervisory background, and pharmaceutical industry experience. High-Value: nuclear/chemical processing equipment, NRC licensing, validation/testing, regulatory compliance, safety culture, and cross-disciplinary coordination. Work setup: potentially non-standard hours, including nights and weekends, with shift work as needed.