Location : Remote
Reports to : Field Operations Manager
Employment Type : Full Time
Qualifications : Minimum 5 years’ experience
Travel : Minimum 5 years’ experience
Send cover letter and resume to: Hiring@cambrianinnovation.com
Basic Function
The Field Service Representative – Commissioning will be responsible for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and initial operations integration in the field for Cambrian’s Wastewater Treatment Facilities. The Field Service Representative will execute commissioning and support operation to maintain compliance for water quantity and quality. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to, execute, and document commissioning plans at various locations. The role will fulfill the need for a technical resource in the field to execute items such as calibration scaling, wiring tests and checks, hydro testing, construction milestone verification, troubleshooting, and configuration of flowmeters, instruments, valves, pumps, PLC and SCADA programming, as well as have process experience in the operation of the system.
The role routinely communicates with customers and leadership to ensure meeting of schedule and proper technical operation s of equipment. The position will proactively track and respond to punch list, and issues related to startup, commissioning, troubleshooting while working across the company’s departments to ensure the site is operating to design specifications, that the internal and external client is responded to promptly and startup, commissioning, troubleshooting issues in the field are addressed in a timely fashion.
The Field Service Representative will be responsible for initial operation and maintenance of Cambrian’s Wastewater Treatment Facility while performing startup, commissioning, and relevant training of local site operators.
The individual should be knowledgeable on wastewater treatment standard practices. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of OSHA, EPA and State regulatory compliance, plant operations, controls, and lab sampling standards. Additionally, the candidate must be capable of working with a team of interdisciplinary engineers, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors while maintaining both the best interests of the company and clients who choose to partner with Cambrian for their unique water treatment needs.
This position requires travel to installations across the United States to support various sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Startup, commission, troubleshoot processes, equipment, and controls
- Ensure operational contract compliance of volume and quality specifications
- Recommend and assist local team to establish inventory of spare parts and adequate supply of chemicals and replacement parts
- Consult with customer management and operation teams
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness, organization, and housekeeping practices
- Work to ensure the full treatment system and all ancillary equipment operates to meet design specifications
- Review and advise on P&IDs, PFDs, Installation Details, O&M Manuals, Design Standards, Engineering Records and Preventative Maintenance Procedures for future Cambrian facilities
- Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of Operational protocols for new and existing sites
- Work collaboratively with Safety Team to ensure safe operations at all sites, including OSHA compliance
- Verify, improve trending and SCADA monitoring and measurement system and data of MLSS, pH, sludge age/solids retention time, COD/BOD removal efficiency, flow, DO, temperature, etc.
- Analyze data for evaluating system performance trends, disruptions, and site compliance
Typical Duties
- Operate, configure and calibrate equipment such as VFDs, sensors, chemical injection systems, PLC and SCADA, flowmeters, and operate the system processes to adhere to treatment performance
- Conduct maintenance and calibration activities
- Perform analytical testing such as: COD, MLSS, conductivity, turbidity, hardness, chlorine, pH, O2, SDI, TOC, in addition to various other site-specific testing requirements
- Carry out mechanical, electrical and controls troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, air compressors, ejectors, process pumps, blowers, and instrumentation
- Create and maintain site paperwork, and provide customers with detailed technical summaries of work performed
- Utilize Ignition and Allen-Bradley controls to run the system, often needing to remote in and respond to alarms outside of regular hours
- Training and continuing education as developed and agreed to with the Field Operations Manager
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED/Home School Certification or international equivalent
- Ability to work independently in the field as a representative of the company while managing competing priorities
- Ability to travel 50-90+%
- Ability to gain and maintain access to sites as assigned
- Ability to develop productive, long-term relationships and communicate with clients, peers, multi-discipline teams.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Minimum 5 years of progressive operations experience of industrial or municipal water or wastewater treatment facilities
- Operation and optimization of WWTPs, preferably in the food and beverage or water and wastewater industry
- Experience reading P&IDs and PFDs
- Solid understanding of MBR and RO unit maintenance and operation
- Prior experience using Ignition, Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley Automation
- Basic understanding of industrial electrical and instrumentation design
- Experience with operations of package/skidded equipment, process equipment, process controls and instrumentation, and general best practices in wastewater treatment
- Experience with laboratory equipment, water quality testing and data collection
Desired Skills/Qualities
- Knowledge and operations experience of DAF, SAF, heat exchangers, instrumentation, pumps, dewatering and solids handling equipment, hydraulics, PLC and SCADA operation and programming, neutralization and pH control, Expanded Granular Sludge Bed, RNG, biogas reactor operations, anaerobic and aerobic treatment and digestors. MBR, UFMBR, MBBR, RO, Ion exchange, filtration, flare, boiler, blowers, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, UV, chemical dosing systems, PLC control systems, PLC programming, electrical knowledge, and troubleshooting
- Degree in Science/Engineering (STEM) or technical certificate
- Working experience with PLC control systems, PLC programming, electrical knowledge, and troubleshooting
- Licensed Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or working on a license
- Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
- Ability to working alone and safely
- Hands-on experience maintaining, and operating Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Facilities
- Stellar organizational skills along with the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
- Live within a reasonable distance of a commercial airport
Location : Remote
Reports to : Vice-President of Product & Process
Employment Type : Full Time
Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree, 10+ years’ experience
Send cover letter and resume to: Hiring@cambrianinnovation.com
Basic Function
The Sr. Process Engineer–High Rate Anerobic Treatment Specialist is a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer with a strong background in high rate anerobic treatment systems (EGSB, UASB, etc.). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in process engineering, with a focus on designing, optimizing, and implementing advanced water treatment solutions. This position will be responsible for creating preliminary and final process designs and will be responsible for coordinating small to mid-scale projects and will bring an understanding of water and wastewater treatment technologies, specifically high-rate anaerobic treatment (EGSB and UASB), dissolved air flotation, and MBR. Additionally, the candidate must be capable of working with a team of project managers and building relationships with potential clients and vendors.
The Process Engineer must have experience in water or chemical process design, strong communication and self-organizing skills. Top candidates will have a passion for sustainability and the environment, will thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting, will be self-motivated, and will have an interest in cutting edge technology. Think big, think different, be ambitious, and consider joining a company that values honesty, creativity, excellence in building a world class operation, and proactively protecting the environment.
Typical Duties
- Function as a high rate anerobic treatment expert
- Lead the system design, installation, and start up
- Provide system data analysis
- Create O&M manuals
- Provide troubleshooting and maintenance of high rate anerobic treatment systems at customer sites
- Preparation of general equipment specifications, PFD, mass balances, load list, component specifications, controls overviews, major equipment lists, equipment layouts, controls narratives and power consumption at different conditions with respect to guaranteed parameters
- Create basis of design documents with information passed on from the applications/sales team
- Support facility engineer and controls engineer for PID, system layout and electrical one-line
- Preparation of preliminary and final Process designs for: some text
- Function as a high rate anerobic treatment expert
- Sump, lift and above grade pumping stations
- Tank aerations system including diffusers and blower systems
- Pretreatment including SAF/DAF and Lamella clarifiers
- Anaerobic digesters (EGSB)
- MBR systems (flat sheet, hollow fiber)
- RO systems (brackish and wastewater) – familiar with projection software
- Chemical dosing systems
- System instrumentation (pressure, flow, turbidity, conductivity/TDS, level, pH, TOC, DO, chlorine, ORP)
- Sludge treatment (including filter/fan press, thickening, etc.)
- Post treatment (UV, chlorination)
*The above designs include the selection of process and process calculations, membrane selection, filters selection, pump and blower selection, instrumentation selection, hydraulic calculations, pressure drop calculation, line sizing etc.
- Prepare RFQ documents with procurement, scopes of work, datasheets, etc. for valves, pumps, blowers, membranes, and other engineering items with proper selections required for anaerobic, BioViper, MBR and RO projects and bids
- Support preparation of Control philosophy, O&M manual, commissioning book for the execution of the projects
- Interact closely with controls engineer to help in logic development for FAT and SAT
- Take part in the Commissioning activities of the project
- Support product development activities and interface with stakeholders to report on progress
- Support new customer site installations and troubleshooting of existing customer sites operations
- Interface with Sales, Applications Engineering and Project Execution to support ongoing project efforts.
- Support procurement with sourcing and manufacturing efforts
- Travel to sites to support projects and field activities
Responsibilities
- Process design for each assigned project from preliminary to finalization to make sure all reactors and equipment are sized correctly and selected economically.
- Controls narrative for assigned project to make sure the process control is clearly described to controls engineer for programming.
- Wet testing during system commissioning to make sure all pre-conditions are met.
- Technical instruction for system inoculation and start up.
- Site performance for assigned customer sites to make sure no process issue affecting the system performance.
- High rate anerobic treatment system troubleshooting on any customer sites when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 10+ years of process design & integration experience, preferably in the food and beverage or water and wastewater industry (both aerobic and anaerobic systems along with membrane treatment systems)
- Extensive experience in design, installation, start up, operation, troubleshoot and maintenance EGSB, UASB and/or other high-rate anaerobic treatment systems.
- Experience in analysis of wastewater treatment plants, water audit for industries and related issues.
- Ability to develop productive, long-term relationships and communicate with clients, peers, multi-discipline teams.
- Understanding of basic fabrication techniques
- Stellar written and verbal communication skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Travel Required
- 10-30% to customer sites as needed
About Cambrian
Cambrian Innovation is a commercial provider of distributed water reuse, energy recovery and wastewater treatment solutions. Cambrian’s pioneering WEPA™ is a pay-by-the-gallon contract for commercial and industrial customers globally, ensuring cost-effective and sustainable wastewater treatment, water reuse, and clean energy generation. As we continue our track record of excellence with purpose, and we expand to serve new industries and new geographies, we are dedicated to helping our employees develop rewarding and creative careers.
What You Can Expect from Cambrian
- A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities to make a difference and be recognized.
- Growth and development with a leader in the industry
- Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues.
- Competitive compensation and benefits