Commissioning Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Carry out startup, commissioning, and training at customer sites for mechanical, electrical, and performance testing on Belt Presses, ISO-Discs, and/or SBR Floating Decanters/Package Plants.

• Execute start-up and commissioning following established procedures, including functionality tests FAT and the completion of SAT tests.

• Document results and provide feedback to the project team.

• Deliver customer training (both classroom and hands-on) on the operation and maintenance of our equipment.

• Knowledgeable in tuning equipment parameters to enhance performance.

• Experienced in reviewing Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) flow charts.

• Conduct site inspections and supervise installations prior to commissioning activities.

• Perform pre-commissioning tasks (IO check, vacuum test, dry runs, etc.) both in person and digitally.

• Participate in customer meetings during startup, testing, and site activities.

• Provide remote support to customers.

• Familiar with commonly utilized instrumentation and electrical components such as flow meters, pressure/flow switches, VFDs, etc.

• Comprehend basic electrical schematics and carry out basic troubleshooting during startup.

• Assist project managers in ensuring that plants and systems delivered to customers comply with specifications upon departure from AL.

• Engage in project reviews to ensure lessons learned from previous commissioning jobs are integrated into new projects and standard concepts.

• Conduct performance evaluations of installations that have already been handed over to customers.

• Capable of executing the startup of Alfa Laval equipment (installation, mechanical assembly, control parameters, motor ID runs, etc.).

• Start up and shut down equipment following company and customer safety procedures in accordance with OSHA regulations.

• Generate job time and expense reports, commissioning reports, and payroll reports as required by all field service technicians.

• Secure Signed Time Summary sheets/commissioning reports from the customer upon job completion.

• Perform Field Service jobs and training as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Diploma/associate’s degree in engineering or a related field; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.

• Over 5 years of field service or equivalent experience.

• Strong customer service and sales orientation.

• High cultural competence in service delivery.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced mechanical skills and aptitude.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues and/or controls.

• Basic automation skills.

• Competence in uploading programs for controls/automation.

• Proficient in communicating operational and safety parameters of the equipment to customers.

• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.

• Team player with the ability to work independently.

• Basic proficiency in PC utilization, specifically Microsoft Office.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Willingness to travel 75% to 85% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare.

• Dental and vision plans.

• Comprehensive wellness program.

• Generous 401(k) plan.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off benefits.