Lead Commissioning & Startup Engineer - MWH

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MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World
, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

MWH is currently seeking a qualified Lead Commissioning & Startup Engineer
. This position will assist in the commissioning and startup of an industrial wastewater treatment plant and future municipal projects. As part of the Commissioning and Startup team, this position will be providing commissioning services to allow the company to minimize risks and maximize profits on turnkey and engineering services contracts.

This position may be based in Denver, CO and reports directly to the Commissioning Manager and will involve travel.

• Lead the development and execution of commissioning and startup plans.
• Lead the development of written procedures for testing, cleaning and initial startup of major plant equipment and systems.
• Manage client/vendor/subcontractor coordination for the startup of completed systems. Provide training program and materials for process plant equipment.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Assist in resource planning at project level.
• Manage documentation of the commissioning process, including commissioning data and as built documentation, input to O&Ms and feedback to the design disciplines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Recognize the importance of satisfying the customer as the key to achieving other objectives.
• Participate in the acquisition and storing of business and technical knowledge, and the use of those stored intellectual assets.
• Maintain Health and Safety levels during the commissioning activities.
• Recognize that Health and Safety considerations are central to all tasks and contribute to ensuring a safe working environment for all.
• Report safety issues responsibly and participate in improving practice.
  
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• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• To continue to develop personally and technically.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
• Travel up to 50 - 75% of the time to other MWH projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Business Administration, Science, or other similar field of study.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in commissioning & startup and plant operations.
• Experience in the water/wastewater industry (or) applicable industrial construction responsibilities.
• Operations and maintenance and/or commissioning and startup background.
• Familiar with asset management programs (i.e Maximo) for vertical assets.
• Proficient in interpreting and understanding technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Understanding of methods and techniques of maintaining and repairing wastewater plant equipment, machinery…