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CYNET SYSTEMS

Mechanical Field Engineer

Georgetown, KY · On-site

$68 - $75/hr

Coordinate weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops. * Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis. * Support construction ...

Savard Group

Class A CDL Driver

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

$20/hr

Be available for some overtime during upcoming shutdown work. Key Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL required. * Minimum 1 year of relevant driving experience. * Experience operating a dump trailer ...

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What is the difference between Shutdown Work vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectShutdown WorkMaintenance Technician
CertificationsOSHA safety training, OSHA 10/30, industry-specific certificationsOSHA safety training, industry certifications, technical diplomas
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites, plants during outages, scheduled shutdownsFactories, plants, equipment repair, ongoing maintenance
Employer & Industry UsagePower plants, manufacturing facilities, oil & gasManufacturing, industrial, facilities management

Shutdown Work involves specialized tasks during plant outages, focusing on equipment disassembly, repair, and reassembly during scheduled shutdowns. Maintenance Technicians perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability. While both roles require safety training and technical skills, Shutdown Work is more project-specific and time-sensitive, whereas Maintenance Technicians handle ongoing maintenance tasks.

How to get into working shutdown work?

To get into shutdown work, candidates typically need relevant experience in industrial maintenance, construction, or electrical work, along with safety certifications such as OSHA. Employers often require physical fitness, the ability to work in confined or hazardous environments, and willingness to work long shifts or on-call schedules. Gaining skills through apprenticeships or technical training can improve job prospects in this field.
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Infographic showing various Shutdown Work job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Mechanical Startup & Commissioning Specialist

1 point system

Georgetown, KY • On-site

$51K - $70K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications
Detailed Description of Responsibilities:
- Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
- Provide subject matter expert assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor RFIs.
- Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA requirements including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, & arc flash safety.
- Possess extensive knowledge of building codes and industry standards (IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
- Coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users.
- Coordinate weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.
- Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.
- Support construction administration activities: scheduling, quality confirmations, coordination meetings, and utility outages.
- Conduct inspections of mechanical systems for compliance with specifications, quality standards, & codes.
- Oversee mechanical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestones, & coordination.
- Prepare field engineering status reports for Project Managers.
- Provide input to improve project technical specifications and standards.
- Effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments.
- Implement building construction projects to support site needs.
- Coordinate construction scheduling and communication.
- Manage daily construction and RFI support.
- Act as liaison between field construction and project management.
- May handle estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders.
- Supervise construction activity in the field.
- Coordinate weekend/shutdown work plans.
- Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling.
- Knowledge of general building construction methods.
- Monitor equipment installation for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate RFIs and Field Change Orders.
 
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.
- Proficient drawing review and field application abilities.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Ability to manage construction schedules daily, weekly, and monthly.
- Ability to stand, stoop, and walk in large industrial plants for extended periods.
- Ability to ascend & descend stairs to roof or equipment rooms.
- Experience in mechanical system design criteria development.
- Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.
- 5+ years in mechanical design field.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.
- Proficient in AutoCAD & Bluebeam
 
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- PMP Certification
- OSHA 30 certification
- Familiar with Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build