Commissioning Field Service Technician
Ameresco
Country: United States of America
Location: United States - Remote
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: November 18, 2024
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.
As a proven leader in Renewable Energy, Ameresco is dedicated to expanding its portfolio of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) processing plants. In doing so an opportunity has opened up for a mechanical Commissioning Field Service Technician to augment the multi-disciplined commissioning team responsible for bringing new Renewable Energy Assets online. This is a remote position, requiring travel to project sites for commissioning activities. The amount of travel will vary based on the number of projects being commissioned each year and can be upwards of 50% or more at times.
Responsibilities:
Embrace Ameresco’s strong safety culture during all work activities. This includes following all Ameresco safety protocols, including the use of PPE, LOTO practices, hot work permitting, safe work habits, etc.
Communicate regularly with the manager with regard to any encountered or expected issues with schedule, work scope, or the need for additional resources to solve problems.
Perform system and equipment walk downs to identify and document items that remain to be completed during the transition between construction and commissioning.
Complete mechanical commissioning tasks such as oil fills, glycol fills, machinery alignment, greasing of equipment,
Assist with pressure testing, flushing, and purging of piping systems.
Assist with the completion and organization of the documentation turnover package including commissioning documentation, pressure test documentation, O&M manuals, etc.
Travel to vendor shops to perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) work on equipment skids and other vendor supplied equipment.
Assist the I&C Commissioning team to perform I/O verification checks on discrete and analog control circuits from the PLC cabinet to the field device.
Assist the I&C commissioning team to verify the function of discrete and analog valves. Configure, test, and tune valve actuators and positioners.
Update P&IDs, control panel drawings, and other drawings and schematics as needed according to the commissioning drawing revision procedures.
Operate the plant as needed to provide coverage during the transition from commissioning to operations.
Assist with plant performance testing activities and oversee work provided by sub-contracted vendors and commissioning personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in a mechanical trade, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in mechanical commissioning of oil and gas plants, RNG plants, or power plants.
Additional Qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
Understand the proper and safe use of basic hand tools, torque wrenches, and cutting and grinding equipment.
Experience with using plant SCADA/HMI workstations in a plant operations role is preferred.
Ability to read and understand P&IDs, control panel schematics, and electrical one-line diagrams is preferred.
Physical ability to bend, reach, climb, and lift 45 pounds without assistance.
Ability to perform all assigned activities in accordance with Ameresco standards and written procedures, in a timely manner, and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
High level of competency with a laptop computer, Windows operating system, MS Word, MS Excel, PDF editors (eg. BlueBeam).
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