Commissioning Engineer

Ecolab•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Commissioning Engineer travels to customer sites to provide system and plant startup and commissioning services for ultrapure water, wastewater treatment, and reclaim/recycle systems. Assigned activities are completed under the direction of the Senior Project Manager. The role may also involve mentoring and training junior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited university, or other related qualified training, plus at least five years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of semiconductor water and wastewater chemistry and typical semiconductor waste streams.
Knowledge of water treatment technologies, including filtration, membrane treatment, ion exchange treatment, clarification, and reclaim water treatment.
Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
Ability to read and understand P&IDs, PFDs, and process logic documents.
Ability to develop and write clear, concise SOPs and SOOs.
Diplomacy to negotiate differences of opinion in design or detailing.
Ability to make decisions using multiple variables in non-standard situations.
Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams, mechanical and structural drawings, and specifications.
Ability to work effectively and safely with tools, instruments, analyzers, chemicals, and other materials needed for field service work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the water treatment industry or a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment involving UPW and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

Develop commissioning plans.
Start up and commission equipment and systems in accordance with developed plans and IMS procedures.
Troubleshoot on-site issues with support from project, process, and automation engineering teams.
Train customer personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
Document activities in writing, including inspection and test measurements; identify and correct deviations and ensure specifications are met.
Follow client safe-working requirements, site health and safety conditions, and established safety procedures.
Evaluate equipment performance in the field and recommend product improvements to Engineering.
Liaise with customers on site to ensure work is completed to the satisfaction of the client and company.
Perform QA/QC inspections of equipment at manufacturers’ facilities.
Attend meetings with customer representatives when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.