Remote Commissioning Specialist – Startups, Tests & Training

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 76,960 - 93,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Commissioning Specialist to lead start-up, commissioning, and training at customer locations for Belt Presses, ISO-Discs, and SBR Floating Decanters. You will ensure reliable operation, optimize performance, and report results to the project team, with remote support when needed.

Qualifications include a Diploma/associate’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of field service experience, and willingness to travel 75–85%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field service or equivalent experience.
• Customer Service and sales orientation.
• High Service Cultural Competence.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Troubleshoot Electrical issues and/or controls.
• Basic automation skills.
• Ability to upload programs for controls/automation.
• Ability to communicate Operational and Safety parameters of the equipment to the customer.
• Ability to troubleshoot & solve technical problems.
• Team Player and ability to work independently.
• Basic PC utilization skills required in Microsoft Office.
• Perform jobs in line with OHSA requirements.
• Complete established safety training programs.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Travel availability between 75% to 85%.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up and commissioning at customer locations, including tests and FAT/SAT review.
• Report results and feedback to project team.
• Provide customer training (classroom and hands-on).
• Familiar with P&ID flow charts and instrumentation.
• Conduct site inspections and supervision prior to commissioning.
• Execute pre-commissioning activities (IO check, vacuum test, dry runs).
• Participate in customer meetings during startup and testing.
• Provide remote support to customers.
• Understand instrumentation and electrical schematics; troubleshoot as needed.
• Assist project managers to ensure plants meet specs upon shipment.
• Contribute to project reviews with lessons learned for future work.
• Perform startup/shutdown of Alfa Laval equipment per safety procedures.
• Create time/expense/commissioning and payroll reports; obtain signed timesheets.
• Carry out Field Service work and training as needed.

Skills

Field service experience

Customer service

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation basics

Driver's license

Willing to travel 75-85%

Team player

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Diploma / associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a Commissioning Specialist to lead start-up, commissioning, and training at customer locations for Belt Presses, ISO-Discs, and SBR Floating Decanters. You will ensure reliable operation, optimize performance, and report results to the project team, with remote support when needed.

Qualifications include a Diploma/associate’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of field service experience, and willingness to travel 75–85%.