Commissioning Specialist

H2O Innovation

Junior Commissioning Specialist overseeing water treatment projects for H2O. Collaborating with engineering teams and managing site acceptance testing and startup procedures.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeSpring • Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in liquid treatment process technologies, including hands-on experience with water treatment equipment and systems. Proficient in troubleshooting, testing, and optimizing mechanical and electrical components while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Liquid Treatment Process TechnologiesTesting and Operations ExperiencePLC Programming SoftwareWater Treatment Equipment KnowledgeTroubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Mechanical TestingElectrical TestingProcess Control TestingInstallation VerificationPerformance TestingPre-Commissioning InspectionsChemical Dosing Systems OptimizationEngineering Drawings InterpretationHMI ProgrammingVFD Programming

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsAutonomous Work EthicResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteP&IDsInstrumentationValvesBlowersPumpsChemical Dosing KitsUF TechnologiesRO TechnologiesMBR Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Technical Degree in Science/EngineeringTechnical Certificate in InstrumentationTechnical Certificate in ControlsTechnical Certificate in ProgrammingTechnical Degree in Industrial Mechanics

Industry Keywords

Factory Acceptance TestsSite Acceptance TestingWater Treatment OperationsRegulatory ComplianceBehavioral SafetyCustomer Project SitesCommissioning ReportsOperational TrainingStart-Up ProceduresTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hands-on experience in liquid treatment process technologies for customers in both industrial and municipal applications
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant technical site experience including testing and operations experience
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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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