Regional Commissioning and Optimization Technician
Location: USA
Reporting to: Head of Operations US

MPA Recruitment has been retained by a global leader in the bulk material handling sector to recruit a Regional Commissioning and Optimization Technician for their US team. You will join a global leader in natural processing and waste recycling dedicated to transforming waste materials into valuable resources. With over 30 years of experience and more than 2,000 successful global projects, they empower our customers to reimagine materials for the betterment of people, the planet, and profitability.

The Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Regional Commissioning and Optimization Technician to join their operations team. In this role, you will:

• Commission standard projects and lead commissioning efforts for more complex initiatives.
• Support business development through customer and site visits, collaborating with our technical experts to craft optimal solutions.
• Provide after-sales support by troubleshooting issues, coordinating additional resources, and performing planned or unplanned maintenance—including PMI visits and customer breakdowns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by delivering detailed site reports and recommendations to enhance processes and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Testing: Install field modifications and perform comprehensive testing.
• Commissioning Activities: Execute static commissioning tasks including checks per established commissioning check sheets and dead testing protocols.
• Technical Coordination: Analyze and utilize technical drawings to guide vendors in integrating electromechanical systems, and perform PLC and HMI tests while coordinating updates with Automation Engineers.
• Dynamic Commissioning: Follow commissioning procedures to ensure equipment is properly started up and balanced before optimization efforts.
• Collaboration: Assist other disciplines and vendors in overlapping work areas, embracing a flexible work approach.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Attend regular safety meetings, strictly adhere to all safety regulations (including the Permit to Work system), and maintain a tidy work environment at job sites, workshops, and control rooms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Expertise:
  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Siemens/Rockwell Automation Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
  • Proven ability to test and diagnose instruments such as flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, and density meters using tools like multi-meters and pressure gauges.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, or 5 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Additional Skills:
  • Competence in performing electrical and mechanical modifications on site.
  • Familiarity with Windows-based software, design packages (e.g., AutoCAD), and interpreting P&ID flow diagrams.
  • Strong customer management and communication skills to effectively address inquiries and maintain customer confidence.

To find out more about this opportunity please send an up to date resume to [email protected]