Air Separation Unit; ASU Commissioning Manager; Per Diem
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Operations Manager
Overview
On-Board Engineering is hiring an Air Separation Unit (ASU) Commissioning Manager in Apple Grove, WV!
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About Us: On-Board Engineering, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full-time positions to our employees. We offer benefits, paid time off, paid holidays and 401k after a probationary time.
Position DetailsStart Date: ASAP
Position Type
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Full-Time Contract, with long term opportunity for conversion predicated upon performance.
Job Location
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Apple Grove, WV with additional locations to follow (plus per diem if not local)
Schedule: 5 – 10 Hour days is typical schedule
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, etc...
Compensation
: $125.00 - $175.00/hr depending upon experience and qualifications
Performance Bonus Potential
Drug and background screenings required
Position overview- Lead and execute startup and commissioning activities for two 780 TPD ASUs, one located in Apple Grove, WV and the other in Yamato, AR.
- Initial construction is 99% complete at both sites; one plant is ready for startup now, with the second awaiting permanent power.
- Each plant startup is expected to take approximately 3–4 months, with the intent to complete startup at one site and then transition to the other.
- Additional opportunities may include tuning and optimization of recently commissioned ASUs, depending on experience and interest.
- Serve as the lead startup engineer for new ASUs, overseeing all commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
- Coordinate with construction, operations, and plant management to ensure readiness for startup and safe handover to operations.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process and equipment issues during startup and early operation.
- Optimize plant operating parameters, support performance tuning, and help establish stable, reliable operation.
- Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and mentorship to site operations and maintenance personnel.
- Extensive, hands-on experience starting up and commissioning large cryogenic air separation units, ideally 700+ TPD capacity.
- Background with a major air separation company (e.g., industrial gas producer or EPC focused on ASUs) strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to independently lead ASU startup activities, manage timelines, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Willingness to work on-site in Apple Grove, WV for the duration of startup (3–4 months per plant).
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.
The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”
On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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