Commissioning Field Service Technician

Ameresco; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco is seeking a Commissioning Field Service Technician for a remote role with significant travel to project sites. This position involves commissioning renewable energy assets and requires relevant education and experience in plant commissioning, along with strong communication and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Investment and incentive plans

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in plant commissioning.
• Ability to travel extensively for project support.
• Physical ability to lift up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in documentation turnover and commissioning procedures.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing on vendor equipment.
• Travel to project sites for extensive commissioning activities.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Critical Thinking

Education

Associate’s degree in a controls-related discipline

Tools

Rockwell Software Studio5000

GE iFIX HMI software

Multimeters

Loop calibrators

HART communicators

Job description

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Commissioning Field Service Technician

Apply locations United States - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R3079

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Commissioning Field Service Technician to augment the multi-disciplined commissioning team responsible for bringing new Renewable Energy Assets online. NOTE: This is a remote position, requiring extensive travel to project sites for commissioning activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the completion and organization of the documentation turnover package including commissioning documentation, pressure test documentation, O&M manuals, etc.

• Communicate regularly with the manager with regard to any encountered or expected issues with schedule, work scope, or the need for additional resources to solve problems.

• Embrace Ameresco’s strong safety culture during all work activities. This includes following all Ameresco safety protocols, including the use of PPE, LOTO practices, hot work permitting, safe work habits, etc.

• Travel to vendor shops to perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) work on control panels and other vendor supplied equipment.

• Use electrical test equipment to perform I/O verification checks on discrete and analog control circuits from the PLC cabinet to the field device. Determine the root cause of, and provide corrective action for, any lack of continuity or function.

• Verify the function of discrete and analog valves. Configure, test, and tune valve actuators and positioners.

• Assist with the setup, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of plant servers, process networks, HMI graphics, PLC's, site internet service, VPN tunnels, and plant data historians.

• Update P&IDs, control panel drawings, and other drawings and schematics as needed according to the commissioning drawing revision procedures.

• Provide technical support for mechanical and control system troubleshooting.

• Assist with pressure testing, flushing, and purging of piping systems.

• Assist with plant performance testing activities and oversee work provided by sub-contracted vendors and commissioning personnel.

• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50% or more) to support commissioning projects as needed.

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a controls-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in plant commissioning.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with Rockwell Software “Studio5000” software is preferred.

• Understand the proper and safe use of multimeters, loop calibrators, and HART communicators is preferred.

• Experience with using plant HMI workstations to test and troubleshoot field equipment is preferred.

• Experience with using PLC programming software to test and debug PLC code and I/O systems is preferred.

• Understanding of the safe use of basic hand and power tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, cordless drills, torque wrench, etc.)

• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, control panel schematics, and electrical one-line diagrams is preferred.

• Physical ability to bend, reach, climb, and lift 45 pounds without assistance.

• Ability to perform all assigned activities in accordance with Ameresco standards and written procedures, in a timely manner, and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• High level of competency with a laptop computer, Windows operating system, MS Word, MS Excel, PDF editors (eg. BlueBeam).

• Experience with GE iFIX HMI software preferred.

AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement along with comprehensive rewards, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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About Us

Energy careers at Ameresco bring employees to the forefront of new energy technology with the backing of an experienced team of energy efficiency and renewable energy engineers and professionals. Ameresco is a recognized leader throughout North America and United Kingdom, delivering comprehensive renewable energy and energy efficiency services to public and private enterprises.

"Its inspiring to work on projects that are shaping the future of energy use and to be part of a team that has tremendous experience in renewable energy systems."