Commissioning Specialist

H2O Innovation is looking for a Commissioning Specialist with expertise in water treatment systems to play a key role in the onsite commissioning and startup of water treatment projects. If you have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with the ability to safely conduct pre-operation testing, system start-up, equipment troubleshooting, and process performance optimization of sophisticated water and wastewater treatment systems in the field, 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 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 a H2OI manufacturing facility;

• Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and organize treatment system start-ups at customer projects sites;

• Review H2O equipment installations and compare against relevant drawings; conduct pre-commissioning inspections and checks to verify integrity of installation and readiness of water treatment equipment for startup;

• Be the main onsite resource for any 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;

• Exectute 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 the PLC, HMI and VFD programming;

• 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 REQUIREMENTS

• Three to five (3-5) years of relevant technical site experience (for example, testing and operations experience) including design, construction, and commissioning are of importance, as are good IT and analytical skills;

• A Bachelor or Associate Degree in Science/Engineering or a Technical Certificate in Instrumentation, Controls or Programming and/or Water Treatment Operations;

• Strong understanding of water treatment processes, equipment, and technologies;

• Experience and knowledge of a variety off UF, RO, MBR technologies, chemical dosing kits, pumps, compressors, blowers, instrumentation, valves, screening systems, cartridge filters, etc;

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and P&IDs;

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (MSExcel, MSWord, PowerPoint, MS Office Project, MSOutlook);

• Knowledge in various PLC programming software;

• Possesses excellent interpersonal, leadership and managerial skills;

• Ability to meet all customer site access requirements and maintains a high degree of behavioral safety in all aspects of work;

• Valid driver's license;

• Must be available to travel unrestricted in both USA and Canada, 80% of the work requires traveling;

• Be autonomous, resourceful and meticulous;

• Provide excellent customer service.

THE CONDITIONS

Overall remuneration including;

• Permanent, full-time position;

• Competitive salary

• Profit sharing program;

• Group health-insurance plan;

• 401K;

• Flexible hours & remote working;

• Fully-paid travel expenses;

• 12 wellness day.