Commissioning Specialist

H2O Innovation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus program

Group Insurance plan including dental,

401K plan with employer's contribution

Three weeks paid vacation per year

Twelve paid wellness days per year

Flexible hours & remote work

Fully-paid travel expenses

Job summary

H2O Innovation is seeking a Junior Commissioning Specialist for its Minnesota Ramsey office. You will lead onsite commissioning of water treatment systems and coordinate with engineers and clients to ensure successful startup and customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on testing and optimization of RO/UF/MBR systems, with significant travel to USA and Canada and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and operations across design, construction and commissioning.
• Degree in Science/Engineering or a technical certificate in instrumentation, controls or water treatment operations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively in USA/Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite commissioning and startup of water treatment systems.
• Perform FAT/SAT and start-up procedures with customers and engineers.
• Inspect installations, verify readiness for startup and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Commissioning

Water treatment

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Travel 80%

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Engineering or instrumentation certificate

Water treatment operations certificate

Tools

PLC programming software (Asset)

MS Office

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;
• Must be eligible to work on client sites and meet applicable site access requirements, including background checks and alcohol and drug testing requirements where mandated;
• 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).

This position is posted on an ongoing basis with no set application deadline.