KPW Commissioning Engineer

Komline Pure Water; Surrey; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline Pure Water in Canada designs and manufactures drinking water and wastewater treatment systems, focusing on remote and Indigenous communities and harsh-climate environments. We are seeking a Commissioning Engineer to plan, commission, and lead start-up activities on project sites.

You will develop commissioning plans, procedures, and test documentation; verify QA/QC before shipment; train operators and clients; and coordinate with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in an engineering discipline.
• 3–7 years commissioning or related experience.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes, pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, PLCs.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites, including remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and test documentation.
• Lead start-up, testing, and handover at project sites.
• Verify QA/QC before shipment and document deficiencies.
• Train operators and clients on system operation and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate commissioning with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Skills

P&ID interpretation

Troubleshooting

Training others

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

P.Eng eligible

Tools

PLC controls

SCADA systems

Job description

For over 30 years, Komline Pure Water has designed and manufactured reliable, custom drinking-water and wastewater treatment systems, with a focus on remote and Indigenous communities, industrial wastewater treatment and harsh-climate applications. Join us to improve quality of life while protecting the environment and promoting sustainability.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Commissioning Engineer to plan and commission drinking water and wastewater treatment systems. The role involves visiting project sites, leading start-up and testing, troubleshooting technical issues, verifying performance, and training operators and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify that all quality assurance and quality control requirements are completed and documented prior to shipment.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and test documentation.
• Review project requirements and coordinate site readiness, required resources, and safety requirements.
• Visit sites to inspect installations and lead system start-up, testing, and performance verification.
• Document deficiencies and coordinate corrective work.

Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

• Troubleshoot process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control issues.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, dosing, and controls.

Operator Training & Handover

• Train operators and clients on system operation, maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting.
• Complete commissioning records, handover documentation, and post-start-up support.

Project Coordination & Field Support

• Coordinate commissioning with clients, contractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Report field progress and risks, and share lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registration with EGBC as a P.Eng. or eligibility for registration is an asset; qualified EIT or technologist candidates with directly relevant commissioning experience may be considered.
• 3-7 years of experience commissioning, operating, servicing, or troubleshooting municipal, industrial, or packaged water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water treatment processes, pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, electrical systems, PLC-based controls, chemical dosing, and equipment start-up.
• Experience preparing commissioning plans, test procedures, field reports, deficiency lists, training materials, and handover documentation.
• Strong diagnostic and hands-on problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, control narratives, manuals, and process data.
• Clear communication and training skills, with the ability to work effectively with operators, clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites, including remote locations, and to work flexible hours during start-up and commissioning activities.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to meet site-specific safety, access, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Continuous learning and professional development