Ameresco · 1 day ago
Commissioning Field Service Technician
Lake in the Hills, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$34/hr - $58/hr
2+ years expAmeresco, Inc. is a leading energy solutions provider focused on helping customers transition to net zero energy. They are seeking a Commissioning Field Service Technician to assist in the commissioning of Renewable Energy Assets, requiring travel to project sites and collaboration with the commissioning team.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Assist with the completion and organization of the documentation turnover package including commissioning documentation, pressure test documentation, O&M manuals, 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
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
Travel to vendor shops to perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) work on control panels and other vendor supplied equipment
Use electrical test equipment to perform I/O verification checks on discrete and analog control circuits from the PLC cabinet to the field device. Determine the root cause of, and provide corrective action for, any lack of continuity or function
Verify the function of discrete and analog valves. Configure, test, and tune valve actuators and positioners
Assist with the setup, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of plant servers, process networks, HMI graphics, PLC's, site internet service, VPN tunnels, and plant data historians
Update P&IDs, control panel drawings, and other drawings and schematics as needed according to the commissioning drawing revision procedures
Provide technical support for mechanical and control system troubleshooting
Assist with pressure testing, flushing, and purging of piping systems
Assist with plant performance testing activities and oversee work provided by sub-contracted vendors and commissioning personnel
Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50% or more) to support commissioning projects as needed
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in a controls-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Minimum two (2) years' experience in plant commissioning
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
Understanding of the safe use of basic hand and power tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, cordless drills, torque wrench, etc.)
Ability to read and understand P&IDs, control panel schematics, and electrical one-line diagrams
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)
Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50% or more) to support commissioning projects as needed
Preferred
Experience with Rockwell Software 'Studio5000' software
Understand the proper and safe use of multimeters, loop calibrators, and HART communicators
Experience with using plant HMI workstations to test and troubleshoot field equipment
Experience with using PLC programming software to test and debug PLC code and I/O systems
Ability to perform pressure testing, flushing, and purging of piping systems
Experience with GE iFIX HMI software
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Performance incentives
Bonuses
Commissions
Equity
Company
Ameresco
Ameresco, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-08-22Acquired
Leadership Team
George Sakellaris
Chief Executive Officer
Panayiotis-Peter Contis
Vice President & CEO Advisor
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