Commissioning & Start-Up Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

MWH Constructors, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle and fuel card

Job summary

Slayden Constructors Inc., a subsidiary of MWH Constructors, is seeking a Commissioning & Start-Up Engineer to support a critical WWTP construction project in Oregon. The role involves developing commissioning plans, coordinating startup activities with clients and vendors, and ensuring safe, compliant plant startups.

Responsibilities include documenting commissioning data, training personnel, and providing input to operations manuals and design disciplines.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in commissioning & startup and plant operations
• Experience in water/wastewater industry or industrial construction
• Familiar with asset management programs (Maximo)
• Proficient at interpreting technical manuals, drawings, blueprints and diagrams
• Understanding of maintaining water/wastewater plant equipment and facilities
• Ability to travel and work in field environments
• Experience with operations and maintenance programs at water facilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing commissioning and startup plans.
• Develop written procedures for testing, cleaning and initial startup of major equipment.
• Coordinate with client/vendor/subcontractors for startup activities.
• Provide training materials for plant equipment startup.
• Document commissioning process and provide input to O&Ms and design feedback.
• Maintain health and safety standards during commissioning activities.

Skills

Commissioning & Start-up

Plant operations

Travel

Safety practices

Reading technical manuals/drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

Maximo

Adobe

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking a Commissioning & Start - Up Engineer to support a critical wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) construction project in Oregon.

Slayden is a leader in the construction industry, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Slayden is built on strong values, hard work and a commitment to getting the job done right. The success of our company is best expressed through our efforts to provide a safe workplace with respected employees and a committed management team. Our approach has provided steady growth in work volume, successful career development for personnel, and an extensive list of satisfied clients for more than 30 years

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development and execution of commissioning and startup plans.
• Assist in the development of written procedures for testing, cleaning and initial startup of major plant equipment and systems.
• Assist with client/vendor/subcontractor coordination for the startup of completed systems. Provide training program and materials for process plant equipment.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Assist in resource planning at project level.
• Assist with documentation of the commissioning process, including commissioning data and as built documentation, input to O&Ms and feedback to the design disciplines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Recognize the importance of satisfying the customer as the key to achieving other objectives.
• Participate in the acquisition and storing of business and technical knowledge, and the use of those stored intellectual assets.
• Maintain Health and Safety levels during the commissioning activities.
• Recognize that Health and Safety considerations are central to all tasks and contribute to ensuring safe working environment for all.
• Report safety issues responsibly and participate in improving practice.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• To continue to develop personally and technically.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Business Administration, Science, or other similar field of study.
• 2 - 3 years' experience in commissioning & start-up and plant operations.
• Experience in the water/wastewater industry (or) applicable industrial construction responsibilities.
• Preference will be given to candidates with operations and maintenance and/or commissioning and startup background.
• Familiar with asset management programs (i.e. Maximo) for vertical assets.
• Proficient in interpreting and understand technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Understanding of methods and techniques of maintaining and repairing water/wastewater plant equipment, machinery and related facilities.
• Experience with operations and maintenance programs at water or wastewater facilities.
• Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficient with use of SharePoint document management.
• Ability to travel.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (15 days/year)
• Sick Leave (5 days/year)
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Company vehicle and fuel card.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.