Commissioning Specialist

H2O 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 H2O.

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;
• 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. We encourage interested candidates to apply at any time.

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