{"id":3333168,"url":"https://alion.io/job/fusionirx-commissioning-process-sme","title":"Commissioning Process SME","company":{"id":5194,"name":"FusionIRX","domain":"fusionirx.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/fusionirx","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"C","score":64,"open_postings":15,"ghost_share":0.6,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":"contractor","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Boise, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":62000,"max_usd":145000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":15150},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-27T12:40:17Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-27","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T07:06:53Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":1},"description":"Commissioning Process Subject Matter Expert (SME)\nFusionIRX | Boise, Idaho | On-Site | Contract Position\nIndustry: Semiconductor Manufacturing / Advanced Technology Facilities\nDepartment: Commissioning\nPosition Level: Senior Subject Matter Expert\nLocation: Boise, Idaho - 100% On-Site\nEmployment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)\nPosition Overview\nFusionIRX 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.\nWe 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.\nThis 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.\nThe 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.\nAt 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.\nIf 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.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Process Systems Commissioning & Technical Leadership\nProvide senior-level technical leadership for the commissioning, testing, verification, startup, and turnover of critical process systems supporting semiconductor fabrication operations.\nOversee commissioning activities for applicable process infrastructure, including:\nHigh-purity and specialty gas distribution systems.\nBulk gas and gas delivery infrastructure.\nHigh-purity process chemical distribution systems.\nChemical delivery and collection systems.\nUltra-Pure Water (UPW) generation and distribution.\nProcess cooling water and associated utility systems.\nProcess exhaust, abatement, and treatment systems.\nIndustrial wastewater and waste chemical collection systems.\nProcess piping, valves, instrumentation, and control systems.\nEvaluate system installation completeness and operational readiness.\nProvide technical direction in the resolution of complex commissioning and system performance issues.\nEnsure commissioning activities comply with approved engineering specifications, project requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable industry standards.\n2. Commissioning Planning & Execution\nReview and provide technical input into commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and execution strategies.\nDevelop or review system-specific test procedures and functional performance testing requirements.\nParticipate in construction-to-commissioning transition planning and readiness assessments.\nVerify completion of required pre-commissioning activities, inspections, flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, leak testing, and system verification.\nSupport commissioning sequencing, system prioritization, and critical-path coordination.\nMonitor commissioning progress and identify technical issues that may impact project milestones.\nEnsure deficiencies are properly documented, tracked, resolved, and retested.\n3. System Testing, Verification & Qualification\nProvide technical oversight during equipment startup, system energization, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.\nVerify system operation against established performance specifications and acceptance criteria.\nReview applicable process parameters, including pressure, flow, temperature, purity, conductivity, and other critical operating characteristics.\nCoordinate with instrumentation and controls teams to verify monitoring, control sequences, alarms, interlocks, and safety functions.\nSupport vendor equipment startup and performance verification.\nParticipate in system acceptance testing and operational readiness reviews.\nEnsure commissioning documentation accurately reflects test results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and final system status.\n4. Technical Problem-Solving & Risk Management\nServe as a principal technical resource for complex process commissioning challenges.\nLead or support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.\nEvaluate engineering discrepancies, installation deficiencies, and equipment performance concerns.\nIdentify potential operational, safety, reliability, and schedule risks.\nRecommend technically sound, practical solutions that maintain project quality and performance requirements.\nEscalate critical issues appropriately and provide clear, fact-based recommendations to project leadership.\nDemonstrate the ability to make informed technical decisions under demanding project conditions.\n5. Quality Assurance, Safety & Compliance\nChampion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.\nVerify commissioning activities align with project QA/QC requirements and established acceptance criteria.\nCoordinate with quality teams to resolve nonconformances and outstanding inspection deficiencies.\nSupport compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, SEMI standards, NFPA requirements, project specifications, and site-specific safety procedures.\nEnsure process systems are properly evaluated for operational hazards before startup.\nPromote strict adherence to safety protocols involving hazardous gases, chemicals, pressure systems, and other high-risk process infrastructure.\nExercise stop-work authority in accordance with project procedures when unsafe conditions are identified.\n6. Collaboration, Mentorship & Professional Leadership\nWork collaboratively with construction management, engineering, commissioning, quality, safety, contractors, and owner representatives.\nProvide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced commissioning professionals.\nEstablish credibility through technical expertise, sound judgment, fairness, and professionalism.\nCommunicate complex technical issues clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.\nMaintain professional and respectful relationships across all levels of the project organization.\nDemonstrate leadership through personal accountability, ethical conduct, and consistent follow-through.\nFoster a collaborative environment focused on solutions rather than blame.\n7. Documentation, Turnover & Operational Readiness\nReview commissioning checklists, test records, deficiency logs, and turnover documentation.\nVerify that system-specific commissioning documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.\nCoordinate resolution and closure of outstanding commissioning punch-list items.\nSupport final system acceptance and transfer to operations.\nParticipate in operational readiness assessments and turnover meetings.\nAssist with technical knowledge transfer to facility operations and maintenance personnel.\nEnsure systems meet established operational and performance requirements before final acceptance.\nRequired Qualifications\nProfessional Experience\n15+ years of progressively responsible experience in process systems engineering, construction, commissioning, startup, or operations within semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex industrial facilities.\n 10+ years of directly relevant process systems commissioning experience preferred, including substantial responsibility for large-scale, technically complex projects.\nProven experience serving in a senior technical leadership, Lead SME, Commissioning Manager, or equivalent technical authority position.\nSignificant hands-on experience with critical process infrastructure and utility systems in high-technology manufacturing environments.\nDemonstrated success commissioning process systems within active construction environments involving multiple contractors and technical disciplines.\nStrong understanding of the full commissioning lifecycle, from installation verification through startup, performance testing, system acceptance, and turnover.\nExtensive experience interpreting process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), engineering specifications, equipment documentation, and system control narratives.\nDemonstrated expertise in troubleshooting complicated system performance issues and developing effective corrective actions.\nProven ability to communicate with senior project leadership, engineers, construction personnel, and equipment suppliers.\nTechnical Expertise\nCandidates should demonstrate substantial expertise in several of the following areas, with direct semiconductor facility experience strongly preferred:\nHigh-purity process piping and distribution systems.\nSpecialty gas and bulk gas delivery systems.\nHigh-purity chemical delivery systems.\nUltra-Pure Water (UPW) systems.\nProcess cooling and temperature-control systems.\nChemical waste and industrial wastewater systems.\nProcess exhaust and abatement infrastructure.\nProcess instrumentation, controls, alarms, and interlocks.\nSystem cleaning, flushing, leak testing, and performance verification.\nFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and functional performance testing.\nCommissioning procedures, deficiency management, and turnover documentation.\nSemiconductor contamination control and cleanroom operating requirements.\nProfessional Character & Leadership Expectations\nTechnical Excellence\nWe 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.\nIntegrity & High Ethical Standards\nFusionIRX 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.\nRespect & Professionalism\nWe 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.\nOwnership & Accountability\nThe successful candidate takes responsibility for their decisions, follows through on commitments, addresses challenges directly, and prioritizes quality, safety, and project success.\nLeadership by Example\nWe value professionals who positively influence those around them, share knowledge willingly, maintain composure under pressure, and inspire confidence through their experience, behavior, and judgment.\nRequirements\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor'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.\nPrior commissioning experience on large-scale semiconductor FAB construction projects.\nExperience working directly with semiconductor manufacturers, major EPC firms, and highly specialized process system contractors.\nFamiliarity with SEMI standards and the safety requirements associated with semiconductor process infrastructure.\nExperience with commissioning management platforms such as CxAlloy and construction management systems such as Procore.\nExperience supporting complex, fast-track construction projects with demanding...","description_format":"text","description_chars":14143,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Engineering Services","Construction"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-27T12:40:17Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":60,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.602,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/fusionirx-commissioning-process-sme","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/fusionirx-commissioning-process-sme.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-30T10:18:44Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":14825,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-31T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":5194},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=5194"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ffusionirx-commissioning-process-sme"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ffusionirx-commissioning-process-sme"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ffusionirx-commissioning-process-sme"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/fusionirx-commissioning-process-sme\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ffusionirx-commissioning-process-sme"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3333168}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"fusionirx.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3333168},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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