Supervisor, Commissioning Engineer

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Santa Ana, CA

19h•$95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Supervisor, Commissioning Engineer provides highly technical support to a global client base. The Supervisor, Commissioning Engineer primarily executes customer requests for installation, commissioning, repair and troubleshooting of rotating equipment. Summary Perform tasks for commissioning cryogenic pumps and related electrical and mechanical systems at customer sites for marine, hydrogen, and other industrial applications. Read and interpret drawings such as mechanical assemblies, control/power panels, schematics, and piping & instrumentation diagrams. Excellent technical knowledge and firsthand experiences with cryogenic pump products. Ability to read instructions in manuals, drawings, schematics, emails and precisely follow them. Communicate and elaborate field issues with technical staff in clear and concise manner. Be able to troubleshoot cryogenic pumps and related electrical and mechanical systems and components. Supervise a team of commissioning engineers or service engineers.

Requirements

Above average technical communication skills.
Experience reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical and process prints and related technical documentation.
Experience in mechanical and hydraulic calculations and data reductions
Ability to discuss, diagnose and repair products.
Ability to work at customer sites with little direct supervision.
Ability to work safely and effectively within OSHA, and job local laws.
Knowledge and experience with fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
Knowledge and experience with system integration & industrial controls.
Knowledge and experience with electrical systems and components (instrumentation, VFDs, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
5+ years minimum of related experience
A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates may be required to show a clean driving abstract for travel between the NCI facility locations and client offices as required.
A valid passport, or the ability to obtain a valid passport, is required.
A willingness to work overtime, outside of regular business hours and regular working days, to meet customer needs.
Ability to perform effectively in high stress situations.
Candidates cannot have issues with heights or confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a high-travel role servicing rotating equipment internationally is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign priorities and make project schedules and plans to direct reports.
Test pressure devices, transmitters, switches, valves and other devices on arrival and final assembly installation.
Perform and document functional tests of cryogenic pumps and mechanical and electrical equipment after final assembly.
Program and troubleshoot control equipment such as temperature controllers, VFDs, power cables, feedthroughs, etc.
Read assembly drawings, wiring schematics, and piping & instrumentation diagrams to confirm equipment functionality after it is built.
Travel to sites to help install, commission, test, or troubleshoot equipment.
Follow the direction of managers and project engineers.
Verify that the specifications of the equipment built are correct.
Troubleshoot malfunctions as needed.
Report and/or make recommendations to engineering for improvements on products.
Work with the shop and sometimes assist with components' assembly or wiring as needed.
Work with customers to decide work scope, provide quotations, necessary parts and tool lists and other logistic considerations necessary to prepare for field service personnel’s work.
Provide technical support to various internal teams.
Maintain an at-home office for activities in between service calls, if not posted at ACD.
Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
Perform repair and troubleshooting activities.
Provide on-site training to customers to improve the customers’ ability to effectively operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
Complete Field Service/Field Trouble reports after providing site services.