Commissioning Specialist

Jobtailor

Colorado

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a field service commissioning engineer for water treatment systems across the United States and Canada. You will lead FAT/SAT, start-ups at customer sites, and perform multi-discipline testing (mechanical, electrical, process and control) to ensure startup readiness and regulatory compliance.

You will review installations, interpret drawings, and provide on-site training and commissioning documentation while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Relevant technical site experience including testing and operations experience.
Relevant degree in Science/Engineering or a Technical Certificate in Instrumentation, Controls or Programming and/or Water Treatment Operations.
Technical or Vocational Degree in Industrial Mechanics also acceptable.
Valid driver's license.
Must be available to travel unrestricted in both USA and Canada - 80% of the work requires traveling.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Hands-on experience in liquid treatment process technologies for customers in both industrial and municipal applications.
Lead site acceptance testing (SAT) and organize treatment system start-ups at customer project sites.
Review equipment installations and compare against drawings.
Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and verify readiness of equipment for startup.
Be the main onsite resource for customer questions about the application.
Perform mechanical, electrical, process and control testing and troubleshooting.
Execute startup procedures and conduct performance testing to verify design compliance and regulatory requirements.
Identify and resolve technical issues with engineering and operations teams.
Provide operating advice and train owners/operators to perform minor repairs.
Interact with customers and engineering consultants.
Provide commissioning reports and operating procedures for review.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Autonomous work

Resourcefulness

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Instrumentation/Controls/Programming certificates

Industrial Mechanics degree/certificate

Tools

P&IDs

HMI Programming

PLC Programming Software

MS Excel

VFD Programming

Job description

Hands-on experience in liquid treatment process technologies for customers in both industrial and municipal applications
Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at an H2O manufacturing facility
Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and organize treatment system start-ups at customer project sites
Review H2O equipment installations and compare against relevant drawings
Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and check to verify integrity of installation and readiness of water treatment equipment for startup
Be the main onsite resource for any customer questions about the application
Perform mechanical, electrical, process and control function testing and troubleshooting of equipment such as pumps, UV, blowers, instrumentation, valves, control hardware
Execute startup procedures and conduct performance testing to verify compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements
Identify and resolve technical issues, working collaboratively with engineering and operations teams
Perform optimization and maintenance of equipment (such as chemical dosing systems)
Provide operating advice and train how to perform minor repairs
Interact with customers and engineering consultants
Provide classroom and hands-on training to owners and operators to support operations and maintenance
Make adjustments to PLC, HMI and VFD programs
Provide detailed technical summaries, commissioning reports, operating procedures for internal and client review
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines throughout commissioning process

Requirements

Relevant technical site experience including testing and operations experience
Relevant degree in Science/Engineering or a Technical Certificate in Instrumentation, Controls or Programming and/or Water Treatment Operations
Technical or Vocational Degree in Industrial Mechanics also acceptable
Valid driver's license
Must be available to travel unrestricted in both USA and Canada - 80% of the work requires traveling
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Basic understanding of water treatment processes, equipment, and technologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (MSExcel, MSWord, PowerPoint, MS Office Project, MSOutlook)
Ability to meet all customer site access requirements and maintain a high degree of behavioral safety in all aspects of work
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and managerial skills
Be autonomous, resourceful and meticulous
Provide excellent customer service
Knowledge in various PLC programming software (Asset)
Experience in and knowledge of a variety of UF, RO, MBR technologies, chemical dosing kits, pumps, compressors, blowers, instrumentation, valves, screening systems, cartridge filters, etc. (Asset)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in liquid treatment process technologies, including hands-on experience with water treatment equipment and systems. Proficient in troubleshooting, testing, and optimizing mechanical and electrical components while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

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