Field Startup Engineer – Industrial Cooling & Vibration

OBR Management; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Health savings account

Professional development

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

OBR Management in the United States is seeking a Startup and Commissioning Specialist to lead planning, execution and documentation of commissioning and startup activities for new or upgraded industrial equipment. Travel to customer sites (data centers, refineries, power plants, steel mills, paper mills, etc.) is expected up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities include data collection, troubleshooting, vibration analysis, and coordinating with controls teams to ensure proper integration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands‑on field experience diagnosing electrical, control and mechanical issues with industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of vibration analysis and mechanical maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with control systems, including VFDs, PLCs and related automation tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with computer-based reporting tools.
• Good organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Self‑starter with willingness to learn and contribute; willing to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform startup activities for new or upgraded equipment.
• Perform general VFD setup and programming with lockout of undesired frequencies based on vibration analysis.
• Perform baseline vibration data collection during cooling tower start‑ups.
• Collaborate with controls and automation team for integration of vibration monitoring systems.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during startup and commissioning phases.
• Maintain detailed commissioning documentation and turnover packages.
• Provide training and technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Support continuous improvement of commissioning processes and best practices.
• Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot vibration sensors and accelerometers.
• Perform cooling tower inspections and functional/performance testing.
• Enter confined spaces, collect data, and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Vibration analysis

VFD setup

PLC programming

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Field engineering

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Accelerometers

Vibration sensors

Data acquisition tools

MS Project

Job description

OBR Management in the United States is seeking a Startup and Commissioning Specialist to lead planning, execution and documentation of commissioning and startup activities for new or upgraded industrial equipment. Travel to customer sites (data centers, refineries, power plants, steel mills, paper mills, etc.) is expected up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities include data collection, troubleshooting, vibration analysis, and coordinating with controls teams to ensure proper integration and