Commissioning Engineer

ABB • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioning Engineer executes medium- to high-complexity analyzer system and shelter service work, including startups, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of ABB and third-party analytical products. Work is performed according to work instructions and ABB processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. The role delivers customer service and works closely with customers and ABB teams to identify potential service business opportunities.

The position is on-site in Port Arthur, Texas, and reports to the Operations Manager. The engineer performs field service operations, preventative maintenance, repairs, installations, and upgrades of analytical equipment and systems. Responsibilities also include testing, experiments, data recording and analysis, and report preparation. The work requires application knowledge of refining and LNG processes, gas chromatography, and sample handling systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience with process analytical products or projects.
• Experience constructing complex prototype models or simulated systems, with extensive knowledge of analyzer and analyzer-system commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of analyzers, sample systems, and the chemical, petrochemical, oil, and gas markets.
• Comfortable communicating in English.
• Must already have work authorization permitting employment with ABB in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of experience with analyzers, analyzer systems, and sample conditioning systems.
• Enhanced knowledge of gas chromatograph analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex field service operations that may involve unusual problems requiring strong technical skills.
• Construct complex prototype models or simulated systems as requested.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ABB System Integration Unit-supplied analyzer systems.
• Install and commission new and existing analytical field service equipment.
• Conduct tests or experiments, selecting and adapting or modifying equipment and procedures as needed.
• Record, compile, and analyze data; assist with related assessments and preparation of reports.
• Upgrade complex applications after understanding new measurement and application requirements.
• Apply knowledge of refining and LNG processes, process analytical measurements, gas chromatography, and sample handling systems to support correct technology operation and refined-product quality.
• Deliver customer service and collaborate with customers and ABB teams to identify service business opportunities.

Benefits

• Choice of two medical plan options: Copay PPO or High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account.
• Choice of two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 2x base pay.
• Company-paid AD&D equal to 1x base pay.
• Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid, subject to maximums.
• Company-paid short-term disability for up to 26 weeks.
• Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to buy up to 66 2/3%.
• Employee-paid supplemental accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate resources for mental and behavioral health, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
• 11 paid holidays.
• For salaried exempt positions, vacation under a permissive time-away policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level