# Commissioning Process SME

**Company:** [FusionIRX](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/4pfs4u6feQESjAHYt4qJeW.md)
**Location:** Boise, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Commissioning

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## Description

## Commissioning Process Subject Matter Expert (SME)

**FusionIRX | Boise, Idaho | On-Site | Contract Position**

**Industry:** Semiconductor Manufacturing / Advanced Technology Facilities  
**Department:** Commissioning  
**Position Level:** Senior Subject Matter Expert  
**Location:** Boise, Idaho – 100% On-Site  
**Employment Type:** Independent Contractor (1099)

## Position Overview

FusionIRX is seeking an **exceptional, highly accomplished Commissioning Process Subject Matter Expert (SME)** to join our elite team supporting a large-scale, state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in Boise, Idaho.

We are looking for a recognized leader in their field with substantial hands-on experience, exceptional technical expertise, and a proven history of successfully commissioning complex process systems in semiconductor fabrication facilities and other highly sophisticated industrial environments.

This position requires far more than technical proficiency. We seek an individual who demonstrates outstanding professional judgment, uncompromising integrity, strong ethical principles, high moral standards, and genuine respect for others.

The Commissioning Process SME will serve as a trusted technical authority, providing leadership and oversight throughout the commissioning lifecycle while collaborating with engineering, construction management, quality assurance, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and owner representatives.

**At FusionIRX, we hire the best of the best.** We believe that extraordinary results are achieved by bringing together exceptional professionals who share a commitment to technical excellence, accountability, honesty, professionalism, and treating others with dignity and respect.

If you are a recognized leader in process commissioning who takes pride in doing things the right way, leading by example, and working alongside other highly accomplished professionals, we invite you to join our team.

## Key Responsibilities

### 1\. Process Systems Commissioning & Technical Leadership

-   Provide senior-level technical leadership for the commissioning, testing, verification, startup, and turnover of critical process systems supporting semiconductor fabrication operations.
-   Oversee commissioning activities for applicable process infrastructure, including:

-   High-purity and specialty gas distribution systems.
-   Bulk gas and gas delivery infrastructure.
-   High-purity process chemical distribution systems.
-   Chemical delivery and collection systems.
-   Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) generation and distribution.
-   Process cooling water and associated utility systems.
-   Process exhaust, abatement, and treatment systems.
-   Industrial wastewater and waste chemical collection systems.
-   Process piping, valves, instrumentation, and control systems.

-   Evaluate system installation completeness and operational readiness.
-   Provide technical direction in the resolution of complex commissioning and system performance issues.
-   Ensure commissioning activities comply with approved engineering specifications, project requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable industry standards.

### 2\. Commissioning Planning & Execution

-   Review and provide technical input into commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and execution strategies.
-   Develop or review system-specific test procedures and functional performance testing requirements.
-   Participate in construction-to-commissioning transition planning and readiness assessments.
-   Verify completion of required pre-commissioning activities, inspections, flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, leak testing, and system verification.
-   Support commissioning sequencing, system prioritization, and critical-path coordination.
-   Monitor commissioning progress and identify technical issues that may impact project milestones.
-   Ensure deficiencies are properly documented, tracked, resolved, and retested.

### 3\. System Testing, Verification & Qualification

-   Provide technical oversight during equipment startup, system energization, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
-   Verify system operation against established performance specifications and acceptance criteria.
-   Review applicable process parameters, including pressure, flow, temperature, purity, conductivity, and other critical operating characteristics.
-   Coordinate with instrumentation and controls teams to verify monitoring, control sequences, alarms, interlocks, and safety functions.
-   Support vendor equipment startup and performance verification.
-   Participate in system acceptance testing and operational readiness reviews.
-   Ensure commissioning documentation accurately reflects test results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and final system status.

### 4\. Technical Problem-Solving & Risk Management

-   Serve as a principal technical resource for complex process commissioning challenges.
-   Lead or support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
-   Evaluate engineering discrepancies, installation deficiencies, and equipment performance concerns.
-   Identify potential operational, safety, reliability, and schedule risks.
-   Recommend technically sound, practical solutions that maintain project quality and performance requirements.
-   Escalate critical issues appropriately and provide clear, fact-based recommendations to project leadership.
-   Demonstrate the ability to make informed technical decisions under demanding project conditions.

### 5\. Quality Assurance, Safety & Compliance

-   Champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
-   Verify commissioning activities align with project QA/QC requirements and established acceptance criteria.
-   Coordinate with quality teams to resolve nonconformances and outstanding inspection deficiencies.
-   Support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, SEMI standards, NFPA requirements, project specifications, and site-specific safety procedures.
-   Ensure process systems are properly evaluated for operational hazards before startup.
-   Promote strict adherence to safety protocols involving hazardous gases, chemicals, pressure systems, and other high-risk process infrastructure.
-   Exercise stop-work authority in accordance with project procedures when unsafe conditions are identified.

### 6\. Collaboration, Mentorship & Professional Leadership

-   Work collaboratively with construction management, engineering, commissioning, quality, safety, contractors, and owner representatives.
-   Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced commissioning professionals.
-   Establish credibility through technical expertise, sound judgment, fairness, and professionalism.
-   Communicate complex technical issues clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
-   Maintain professional and respectful relationships across all levels of the project organization.
-   Demonstrate leadership through personal accountability, ethical conduct, and consistent follow-through.
-   Foster a collaborative environment focused on solutions rather than blame.

### 7\. Documentation, Turnover & Operational Readiness

-   Review commissioning checklists, test records, deficiency logs, and turnover documentation.
-   Verify that system-specific commissioning documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
-   Coordinate resolution and closure of outstanding commissioning punch-list items.
-   Support final system acceptance and transfer to operations.
-   Participate in operational readiness assessments and turnover meetings.
-   Assist with technical knowledge transfer to facility operations and maintenance personnel.
-   Ensure systems meet established operational and performance requirements before final acceptance.

## Required Qualifications

### Professional Experience

-   **15+ years of progressively responsible experience** in process systems engineering, construction, commissioning, startup, or operations within semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex industrial facilities.
-   **10+ years of directly relevant process systems commissioning experience preferred**, including substantial responsibility for large-scale, technically complex projects.
-   Proven experience serving in a senior technical leadership, Lead SME, Commissioning Manager, or equivalent technical authority position.
-   Significant hands-on experience with critical process infrastructure and utility systems in high-technology manufacturing environments.
-   Demonstrated success commissioning process systems within active construction environments involving multiple contractors and technical disciplines.
-   Strong understanding of the full commissioning lifecycle, from installation verification through startup, performance testing, system acceptance, and turnover.
-   Extensive experience interpreting process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), engineering specifications, equipment documentation, and system control narratives.
-   Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting complicated system performance issues and developing effective corrective actions.
-   Proven ability to communicate with senior project leadership, engineers, construction personnel, and equipment suppliers.

### Technical Expertise

Candidates should demonstrate substantial expertise in several of the following areas, with direct semiconductor facility experience strongly preferred:

-   High-purity process piping and distribution systems.
-   Specialty gas and bulk gas delivery systems.
-   High-purity chemical delivery systems.
-   Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) systems.
-   Process cooling and temperature-control systems.
-   Chemical waste and industrial wastewater systems.
-   Process exhaust and abatement infrastructure.
-   Process instrumentation, controls, alarms, and interlocks.
-   System cleaning, flushing, leak testing, and performance verification.
-   Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and functional performance testing.
-   Commissioning procedures, deficiency management, and turnover documentation.
-   Semiconductor contamination control and cleanroom operating requirements.

## Professional Character & Leadership Expectations

### Technical Excellence

We seek an individual who has earned the reputation of being among the very best in their profession. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional subject matter expertise, substantial industry experience, and a history of delivering outstanding results.

### Integrity & High Ethical Standards

FusionIRX places tremendous importance on professional character. Candidates must demonstrate honesty, strong ethical principles, high moral standards, personal accountability, and a commitment to doing what is right, even when doing so is difficult.

### Respect & Professionalism

We expect our team members to treat everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect, regardless of position, background, or level of experience. Technical excellence must be accompanied by humility, collaboration, and professional conduct.

### Ownership & Accountability

The successful candidate takes responsibility for their decisions, follows through on commitments, addresses challenges directly, and prioritizes quality, safety, and project success.

### Leadership by Example

We value professionals who positively influence those around them, share knowledge willingly, maintain composure under pressure, and inspire confidence through their experience, behavior, and judgment.

## Requirements

## Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline, OR an equivalent combination of extensive practical experience and technical qualifications.

Prior commissioning experience on large-scale semiconductor FAB construction projects.

Experience working directly with semiconductor manufacturers, major EPC firms, and highly specialized process system contractors.

Familiarity with SEMI standards and the safety requirements associated with semiconductor process infrastructure.

Experience with commissioning management platforms such as CxAlloy and construction management systems such as Procore.

Experience supporting complex, fast-track construction projects with demanding turnover milestones.

Work Environment & Position Requirements

-   Must be available to work **on-site in Boise, Idaho**.
-   Must be comfortable working within an active, large-scale semiconductor construction and commissioning environment.
-   Ability to participate in field inspections, commissioning activities, technical meetings, and operational readiness reviews.
-   Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing project priorities.
-   Flexibility to support critical commissioning milestones and project schedules, as required.
-   Must maintain compliance with applicable project safety, security, and site-access requirements.

## Benefits

## Why Join FusionIRX?

### Come Work With the Best.

At FusionIRX, our reputation is built on the caliber of the professionals we bring to our clients and projects.

**We don't simply look for qualified individuals. We seek exceptional people who are leaders in their respective fields.**

We believe that technical expertise is only one component of true professional excellence. Equally important are character, integrity, accountability, humility, respect, and a genuine commitment to doing things the right way.

Our team comprises highly experienced professionals who understand the demands of complex, mission-critical projects and take pride in delivering results at the highest level.

At FusionIRX, you will have the opportunity to:

-   Collaborate with some of the industry's most accomplished technical professionals.
-   Contribute to a significant, state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing project.
-   Apply your expertise to highly sophisticated process infrastructure and commissioning challenges.
-   Work within a culture that values experience, technical excellence, ethical conduct, and personal integrity.
-   Be part of a professional team where mutual respect, accountability, and collaboration are fundamental expectations.
-   Make a meaningful contribution to the successful delivery of critical manufacturing infrastructure.

**If you have spent your career becoming one of the best in your field, we invite you to surround yourself with professionals who share that same dedication to excellence.**