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Senior Commissioning Engineer

Remote in Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 12 hours ago

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Skills

Optimization
Turnover
Capacity Management
UI
Documentation
Corrective And Preventive Action
Continuous Improvement
Mentorship
Technical Support
Supervision
Data Compression
Adobe Flash
Element Management System
EMS
IDS
Electrical Engineering
Schematics
Root Cause Analysis
Leadership
Decision-making
Communication
Management
Training
Mechanical Engineering
Startups
Microsoft Windows

Summary

Overview

The Senior CO? Commissioning Engineer is the technical authority responsible for leading the startup, commissioning, validation, and optimization of our transcritical CO? refrigeration systems across commercial and supermarket applications. This role owns the commissioning process from pre-startup readiness through customer turnover and early-life system support.

The Senior Commissioning Engineer operates with minimal supervision and is expected to make critical field decisions, mentor junior commissioning staff, and serve as the escalation point for complex system and controls issues.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Leadership & Execution

Lead end-to-end startup and commissioning of transcritical CO? systems, including:

Parallel compression
Ejector-supported architectures
Integrated heat reclaim and gas cooler solutions

Review and validate pre-startup readiness, ensuring all requirements are met prior to site mobilization.
Direct and oversee contractor activities during commissioning, including evacuation and charging.
Fully commission and tune:

Rack controllers and control logic
Compressor staging and capacity management
Pressure, temperature, and safety control strategies
EMS and store integration

Optimize system performance for stability, efficiency, and reliability under real-world operating conditions.

Technical Authority on Site

Serve as the final technical decision-maker during startup activities.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and controls issues encountered during commissioning.
Coordinate with refrigeration contractors, electricians, controls vendors, and internal teams.
Identify installation deficiencies and drive corrective actions.
Support remote or secondary startups requiring advanced expertise.

Documentation, Handover & Customer Interface

Complete detailed commissioning reports, checklists, and final validation documentation.
Clearly document punch lists, outstanding items, and corrective action plans.
Conduct system walk-throughs with customers and contractors.
Establish post-startup support paths and expectations at project closeout.

Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

Mentor and support Junior and Mid-Level Commissioning Engineers.
Assist in development and refinement of commissioning procedures, standards, and best practices.
Provide structured feedback to engineering, product, and technical support teams on:

Recurring field issues
Design improvements
Control logic enhancements

Act as a technical escalation resource for internal technical support teams.

Qualifications

Experience

8+ years of commercial refrigeration experience.
5+ years of direct hands-on experience commissioning transcritical CO? systems. (2 years preferred)
Proven experience independently commissioning full supermarket CO? racks. (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to lead commissioning efforts without supervision.

Technical Expertise

Expert-level understanding of:

Transcritical CO? refrigeration theory and application
Compressor technologies (LT/MT, parallel compression)
Gas coolers, flash tanks, ejectors
Electronic expansion valves and pressure control strategies

Advanced knowledge of rack control platforms and EMS integration.
Ability to interpret and validate:

P&IDs
Electrical schematics
Control sequences and logic
Installation drawings

Skills & Competencies

High-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Strong leadership presence and decision-making ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple commissioning projects concurrently.
Comfortable operating as the technical face of the company on-site.

Certifications & Education (Preferred)

EPA Universal Certification (required).
OEM CO? commissioning or advanced systems training (preferred).
Formal technical education or equivalent field experience.

Travel & Physical Requirements

Extensive travel required (often weekly). 35-40 Weeks a year
Ability to travel by plane or car
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and live store environments.
Ability to lift and transport diagnostic tools and field equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours during startup windows.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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