Process Commissioning Engineer- (Cork) (Galway)

Overview

Commissioning engineer overseeing water & wastewater plant start‑up, testing and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• plc/scada
• jar testing
• process optimization
• fault finding
• performance reporting
• client coordination

Tasks

-Provide initial increased care phase post turn of flows to any new systems, monitoring the system and any alarms closely and responding as necessary in a timely manner. -Based on jar testing and laboratory data, set initial process setpoints into the PLC/HMI/SCADA systems to ensure start-up levels of treatment and operation can be achieved. -Seek to improve the process commissioning process by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects. -Reviewing sludge treatment/dirty wash water processes and implementing any remedial measures to ensure discharge compliance. -The person will work with site operations/ commissioning teams to optimize process, making changes where these will improve water quality and making efficient use of and chemicals while keeping plants within standards. -Continue to perform on-site testing and monitoring of the process to ensure operation is in line with performance criteria, make process adjustments as necessary, recording each adjustment and reasoning for the process change. -Take ownership of allocated projects, ensure process optimization activities are completed in a timely manner and report on progress to the Project Manager. -Provide troubleshooting and fault finding for existing processes at water and wastewater treatment facilities as may be required. Compiling information and preparing a Site Assessment Report. -Support project delivery and process design teams in the development and preparation of process commissioning test documentation. -The role will involve performing jar testing across varying raw water quality to demonstrate which chemicals provide the optimum results across varying raw water and producing a process report on the data. -Introducing new processes, procedures and instructions when necessary for plant enhancements and to provide guidance to plant operators -Providing advice and guidance to recommend improvement actions in order to optimize plant performance and ensure the most cost-effective treatment is provided while maintaining quality objectives and targets -Answer any resulting queries or non-compliances arising from performance testing expeditiously. -Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site. -Ensure data is being captured on PLC/SCADA system as well as on-site laboratory and external laboratory testing. Compile this data both during and at the end of the process commissioning and validation phases and draft a Performance Report for submission to the client. -Support project delivery teams in the development and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment processes. The candidate will manage full life cycle of the process project from raw water river/influent samples to optimizing chemical dose rates to managing treated water results. -The role will also involve a hands-on approach to treatment plants with routine inspection, maintenance and calibration of both online and handheld equipment and instrumentation. -Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation. -Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD). -Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture. -Build and promote industry-leading teams by providing training and mentoring to more junior staff and process operational staff.

Requirements

• wastewater
• commissioning
• troubleshooting
• ms office
• engineering degree
• 3+ years

What You Bring

-Ability to sample and perform on-site laboratory tests. -Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry. -The ideal candidate should have a good working knowledge of different treatment process i.e. filter operation/ DAFF/clarification process and understand how and where the process can be optimized and improved. -Ability to manage time in a pressurized environment during the commissioning process. -Knowledge of wastewater treatment process and how best to optimize works will also involve screw press, belt presses and plate presses and centrifuge with poly adjustments and optimization -Experienced in the process commissioning stage and troubleshooting of water and wastewater treatment processes. -Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign-off. -Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during commissioning. -Good technical knowledge of chemical and biological water and wastewater treatment processes required. -Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Gaining knowledge of industry best practice and/or new technology for optimization of water/wastewater treatment and/or energy efficiencies -Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. -Full Driving License. -Minimum of a Level 7 Degree in applicable Engineering qualification such as Chemical, Water/Wastewater, Environmental Engineering or similar hands-on experience.

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Benefits

-Monday to Friday working week, finishing early on Fridays. -22 days annual leave plus bank holidays. -Competitive base salary. -Access to EAP – 24/7, 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free for employees and their families. -A company laptop and phone. -The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.

About Glanua

-The company was born from BHSL Group's 2023 rebranding, unifying four legacy firms into a single water-tech engineering powerhouse. -The organization is headquartered in Loughrea, with an off-site manufacturing facility in Navan and offices across Ireland and the UK. -The company executes turnkey design-build-operate projects in water and wastewater for municipal and industrial clients. -The company specializes in nature-based sludge solutions and biogas/AD expertise, highlighting its eco-tech innovation. -The company works with major utilities and industrial firms, including key industry leaders.

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