MWH

Commissioning & Startup Engineer

MWH

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Portland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Assist in the development and execution of commissioning and startup plans.
  • Assist in the development of written procedures for testing, cleaning and initial startup of major plant equipment and systems.
  • Assist with client/vendor/subcontractor coordination for the startup of completed systems.
  • Provide training program and materials for process plant equipment.
  • Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
  • Assist in resource planning at project level.
  • Assist with documentation of the commissioning process, including commissioning data and as built documentation, input to O&Ms and feedback to the design disciplines.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Recognize the importance of satisfying the customer as the key to achieving other objectives.
  • Participate in the acquisition and storing of business and technical knowledge, and the use of those stored intellectual assets.
  • Maintain Health and Safety levels during the commissioning activities.
  • Recognize that Health and Safety considerations are central to all tasks and contribute to ensuring safe working environment for all.
  • Report safety issues responsibly, and participate in improving practice.
  • Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
  • Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
  • Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
  • Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Business Administration, Science, or other similar field of study.
  • 2-3 years experience in commissioning & start-up and plant operations.
  • Experience in the water/wastewater industry (or) applicable industrial construction responsibilities.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with operations and maintenance and/or commissioning and startup background.
  • Familiar with asset management programs (i.e Maximo) for vertical assets.
  • Proficient in interpreting and understand technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
  • Understanding of methods and techniques of maintaining and repairing water/wastewater plant equipment, machinery and related facilities.
  • Experience with operations and maintenance programs at water or wastewater facilities.
  • Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
  • Proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Proficient with use of SharePoint document management.
  • Ability to travel, including internationally, is required
Benefits
  • Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
  • 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D
  • Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only)
  • Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
  • Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • Paid Time Off (15 days/year)
  • Sick Leave (5 days/year)
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
commissioningstartupplant operationsasset managementtechnical manualsdrawingsblueprintsschematicswater/wastewater plant equipment maintenanceoperations and maintenance programs
Soft skills
communicationrelationship buildingcustomer satisfactionproblem solvingconfidentialityadaptabilitytraining developmentcontinuous professional developmentpositive attitudesolution oriented
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's degree in Construction TechnologyBachelor's degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's degree in Science