Commissioning Specialist

Overview

The commissioning specialist is responsible for technical documentation and commissioning of hydroelectric turbine-generator units. Working with the Commissioning manager, the commissioning specialist will review designs, prepare installation manuals, plan-tooling requirements, perform verification of instruments, commission the auxiliaries system and the turbine & generator.

• Support the project execution team on installation and commissioning matters
• Technical governance and customer relations on technical matters
• Enhance Field Services team’s technical excellence through technical support, training and mentoring on best practices, calculations, etc.
• Ensure on-time delivery of Field Service documentation
• Review the designs and propose changes to reduce installation challenges, improve safety and quality as well as reduce time and cost of installation
• Participate in technical training of site teams
• Document technical expertise and best practices
• Contribute to overall quality and excellence in execution of installation & commissioning

• Ensure work is performed safely
• Perform instrument functionality verification at site
• Responsible for the start-up of the various auxiliaries system
• Perform the commissioning of the turbine & generator
• Fill the quality records as work progresses
• Work with the field instrumentation technician to plan and support the pre-commissioning effort
• Provide support to the site teams regarding the technical issues or challenges
• Collaborate in resolving complex problems

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values. In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
• Be available for work on project sites in USA and overseas
• Good understanding of electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to multitask and shift between many different projects and initiatives with tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team work skills and autonomy
• Strong customer service orientation
• Must be fluent in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and have good computer skills
• Proficiency in Dasy Lab or any data acquisition software considered an asset
• Understanding and knowledge of IEEE Std 115 and/or IEEE Std 1248 considered an asset
• Electrical or mechanical installation experience considered an asset

• ANDRITZ Hydro has:
• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33,200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.