Commissioning Specialist

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. 

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role being responsible for executing start up, commissioning and training at customer locations for mechanical, electrical, and electronic components such as decanters, high speed separators or heat exchangers. You will have the opportunity to ensure reliable operation, optimum performance and efficiency, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. Currently, this is a Remote opportunity located in United States. 

As a part of the team, you will: 

• Perform start-up and commissioning according to specified procedures, including functionality tests FAT and completion of SAT tests.
• Report results and provides feedback to the project team.
• Provide customer training (classroom and hand-on) on our equipment operation and maintenance.
• Familiar with equipment parameters tuning to optimize performance. 
• Familiar with reviewing Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) flow chart.
• Performs site inspections & installation supervision prior to commissioning activities.
• Performs pre-commissioning activities (IO check, vacuum test, dry runs etc.) in person and digitally.
• Take part in customer meetings during startup, testing and site activities.
• Provides remote support to customers.
• Familiar with commonly used instrumentation and electrical component set up such as flow meter, pressure / flow switches, VFD, etc.
• Understand basic electrical schematics and perform basic troubleshooting during startup.
• Assist project managers in ensuring that plants and systems delivered to customers meet specifications when shipped from AL.
• Participate in project reviews to ensure that experiences from previous commissioning jobs are incorporated into new projects and standard concepts.
• Conduct performance reviews of installations already handed over to customers.
• Can perform start-up of Alfa Laval equipment (installation, mechanical assembly, control parameters, motor ID runs, etc.).
• Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company and customer’s safety procedure in line with OSHA requirements.
• Create job time and expense reports, commissioning reports, and payroll reports as required by all field service technicians.
• Obtain Signed Time Summary sheets/commissioning report from the customer upon completion of job.
• Perform Field Service jobs and training as needed.
• Comfortable interacting with customers in professional manners.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What you know:

You have a Diploma / associate’s degree in engineering or related field, bachelor’s degree a plus, with relevant experience, and:

• 5+ years of field service or equivalent experience. The service experience should be aligned to the products (DEC/HSS).
• Customer Service and sales orientation.
• High Service Cultural Competence.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Troubleshoot Electrical issues and/or controls.
• Basic automation skills.
• Ability to upload programs for controls/automation.
• Ability to communicate Operational and Safety parameters of the equipment to the customer.
• Ability to troubleshoot & solve technical problems.
• Team Player and ability to work independently.
• Basic PC utilization skills required in Microsoft Office.
• Perform jobs in line with OHSA requirements.
• Complete established safety training programs.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right.  The base salary for this role is typically $37 - $45 hourly.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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