Commissioning Specialist

H2O Innovation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

Group Insurance plan (dental, vision,

Telemedicine

401K with employer contribution

Three weeks paid vacation

Twelve wellness days

Flexible hours

Remote work

Fully-paid travel expenses

Job summary

H2O Innovation is seeking a Junior Commissioning Specialist for our Minnesota Ramsey area to lead onsite commissioning and startup of water treatment projects. The role emphasizes mechanical/electrical aptitude, FAT/SAT execution, and collaboration with engineering teams, project managers, and clients.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with RO/UF/MBR systems, good understanding of P&IDs, and the ability to travel extensively in the USA and Canada while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience with testing, commissioning, and operation of water treatment systems.
• Technical or vocational degree/cert in instrumentation, controls or programming.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel across USA/Canada (80%+).

Responsibilities

• Lead FAT/SAT and organize startup at customer sites.
• Perform commissioning, testing, and startup procedures for water treatment equipment.
• Review installations against drawings and inspect pre-commissioning readiness.
• Provide operating advice and train owners/operators.
• Develop commissioning reports and operating procedures for clients.

Skills

Site experience

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Instrumentation/Controls certificate

Water treatment operations training

Tools

PLC programming

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

P&IDs interpretation

Asset PLC software

Job description

H 2 O is a smart water treatment solutions company. We simplify water treatment by integrating state-of-the-art technologies to solve water challenges for good with our team of trusted experts. Our mission is to provide services on an international scale, in a people-oriented, caring environment that fosters professional and personal growth. Be part of our talent pool and grow with H 2 O.

We are looking for a Junior Commissioning Specialist with experience in water treatment systems to play a key role in the onsite commissioning and startup of water treatment projects for our Minnesota office in Ramsey. If you possess strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and if you have the ability to safely conduct pre-operation testing, system start-up, equipment troubleshooting and performance optimization of water and wastewater treatment systems in the field, then you are the candidate we are looking for. This role will involve working closely with engineering teams, project managers, and clients to ensure successful project completion and customer satisfaction.

The Benefits

Overall remuneration including:

• Profit sharing bonus program
• Group Insurance plan including dental, vision & telemedicine;
• 401K plan with employer's contribution;
• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation per year;
• Twelve (12) paid wellness days per year.
• Flexible hours & remote work;
• Fully-paid travel expenses;

The Day-to-Day

• Hands-on experience in liquid treatment process technologies for customers in both industrial and municipal applications, such as reverse osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), Membrane Bioreactors (MBR), media filtration, chemical dosing, UV, screens, etc.;
• 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.

The Skills We Are Looking For

• Relevant technical site experience (for example, testing and operations experience) including design, construction, and commissioning, as well as good IT and analytical skills;
• 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).