Field Service Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA•Plainfield, IL

6d•$77,471 - $91,294•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for construction liaison and commissioning of Evaporator and Crystallizer units. This role involves providing technical instruction and assistance to customers, managing outside vendors, performing engineering calculations, and conducting startup and after-market services. The Field Service Engineer will also prepare technical reports, develop log sheets and schedules, and provide training on equipment operation and maintenance. Participation in design reviews and control system factory acceptance tests is also a key part of the role. The position requires significant domestic and international travel (60-70%) and a strong commitment to safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience in power plants, chemical process facilities, or wastewater treatment plants - preferred
Knowledge of notations for structural, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, piping, welding specifics, and civil drawings - required
Operating experience with water treatment equipment, including evaporators, crystallizers, reverse osmosis systems, microfiltration, clarification, and conventional filtration - required
Possess basic chemistry knowledge (including water treatment) and communicate that information to others
Detail-oriented
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and communication skills
Strong PC skills and familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
Ability to synthesize information from different engineering disciplines
Ability to document technical information
Ability to write procedures and manuals that conform to prescribed style and format
Ability to effectively present information to functional management and to customers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Nice To Haves

Training in Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures. Confined space entry and Lock-Out/Tag-Out are required for inspections and process troubleshooting, so familiarity with the procedures is preferred

Responsibilities

Commissioning and startup of custom-designed Evaporator and Crystallizer systems by ensuring process equipment and control systems perform per specifications
Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer's sites
Manage activities of outside vendors and suppliers, assuring services and supplies met project specifications and performance requirements
Perform engineering calculations for the performance validation and troubleshooting of equipment. Subjects of calculations include thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat and material balances, electrical power consumption, process control, and mechanical design
Perform startup and after-market services such as site inspection, equipment inspection, troubleshooting, and operator training
Prepare technical engineering reports for system process validation tests, startups, and internal inspections
Construction liaison between design engineering and construction during the commissioning of thermal systems
Develop log sheets for data collection by plant operators to document and monitor equipment operation
Develop and execute Commissioning Schedules and Performance Plans
Develop and execute classroom and hands-on training regarding operation and maintenance of process equipment
Participate in P&ID Reviews, Model Reviews, Engineering Design Meetings, and Safety in Design reviews to ensure accessibility, maintenance, and operation of process equipment
Perform control system factory acceptance tests with Clients and client-designated representatives
Travel in support of domestic and international trips; anticipated travel 60-70%
Maintain a strong safety mindset to ensure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within Veolia safety standards
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as water treatment chemistry calculations, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of budgets, and monitoring Time & Material (T&M) contract costs
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Improve operations and validate the system process design
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables