Commissioning Engineer

At Power House Resources we believe that energy is a critical component of modern life and we are committed to helping our clients harness the power of energy sources to power their homes and businesses.

Summary: Responsibilities are planning and coordinating the onsite commissioning activities and integrating customer s requirements to safeguard the company s commercial position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Initiates the commercial operation of large turbo machinery and associated equipment installed in the U.S.A Canada and Mexico and renders specific customer support services.

Coordinates and supervises the initial startup of our turbocompressor trains or generator sets.

Performs training sessions at our customer s plant and/or facilities to instruct the users on how to operate and maintain our machines.

Coordinates and supervises the field testing of our turbomachinery equipment.

Assists in the preparation of workscopes for any repair work overhauls and rerating that may be requested by our customers.

Trouble shoots and resolves the technical problems involving compressor antisurge controls speed controls and any other system such as vibration monitoring associated with our machinery.

Provides jobsite training and inhouse training for other Commissioning Engineers on local staff or within North American region.

Provides routine technical assistance on a daytoday basis to our customers.

Provides support for new equipment sales and project management teams such as technical advice and/or Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of any sub supplied component such as control systems etc.

Interfaces with Project Engineers Project Managers Mechanical engineers Service Engineers and Technicians to help develop formalized proposals.

Liaisons with project engineering and other departments as required to obtain a full technical and commercial briefing prior to traveling to the site.

Implements approved design changes modifications that may be required to bring the product up to specification.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Bachelor s Degree from a 4year college or university; or ten or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience: The incumbent should have experience in rotating equipment or manufacturing environment. Commissioning Engineer should have at least ten (10) years experience in the field or in a related area.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak and write in English is required. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Extended knowledge of rotating equipment.

Extended factory experience and training on the specifics of our compressors steam turbines screw compressors and expanders.

Ability to adopt and live up to the company s Core Values of being Dependable Open Innovative and Dynamic.

Physical Requirements: Most of the time this position requires being in one place for several hours to hold and maneuver parts and/or equipment. Reaching with hands and arms to maneuver parts and/or equipment. Accessing platforms to handle or maneuver parts and/or equipment. This position mostly uses close vision (unobstructed vision at 5 feet or less). Able to lift 50 pounds. May be required to assist with field service jobs which would involve climbing walking crawling extended periods of time standing or working in small spaces. May be required to work in adverse working environment including but not limited to intense heat cold windy dusty and dirty conditions. This position also deals with loud noise (grinders drills hammers etc.). This position also requires sitting in one place for several hours and using hands and fingers to type on a keyboard click and maneuver a mouse. Travel Required (at least 90%) to various unanticipated locations.

Competencies:

Collaborative. Creates productive relationships and works with leadership teams to achieve common goals.

Strong planning and organization skills to make effective use of resources.

Calm demeanor able to manage stressful situations diffuse issues.

Coaching and teaching skills train other employees to increase their knowledge and capabilities.

Excellent processoriented critical thinking skills with ability to coach others in systematic problem solving.

Extremely focused on quality outcomes. Able to deliver quality results and coordinate the services on a timely basis.

Contributes to the team to understand the importance of safety and quality reasoning and ensure 100% compliance with evaluating the solutions.

Creates strong awareness of quality and safety using practical examples to illustrate why a small error in craftsmanship or while running the equipment can lead to a catastrophic accident in the shop or at the customer s site.

All employees share the responsibility for encouraging an initiativetaking safety culture through demonstration of being a positive role model proper safety behaviors and safe work practices.