Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc. is a subsidiary of Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases and is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our original technologies provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available.

We are located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production, and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt and full support for all of our customers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.nikkisocryo.com.

The Commissioning Engineer provides highly technical support to an international client base. The Commissioning Engineer primarily executes customer requests for installation, commissioning, repair and troubleshooting of rotating equipment.

Summary

• Responsible for commissioning (and site repair) electrical and mechanical systems and components.
• Read and interpret drawings such as mechanical assemblies, control/power panels, schematics, and piping & instrumentation diagrams.
• Excellent technical knowledge and possess good manual dexterity.
• Ability to read instructions in manuals, drawings, schematics, etc., and precisely follow them.
• Be able to troubleshoot basic to medium complexity issues related to built systems' electrical and mechanical functionality.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Reasonable actions may be made to perform essential functions for Nikkiso Products.
• Test transmitters, switches, valves, etc., on arrival and final assembly installation.
• Perform and document functional tests of mechanical and electrical equipment after final assembly.
• Program and troubleshoot control equipment such as temperature controllers, VFDs, burner management systems, etc.
• Read assembly drawings, wiring schematics, and piping & instrumentation diagrams to confirm equipment functionality after it is built.
• Travel to sites to help install, commission, or troubleshoot equipment.
• Follow the direction of the other senior technicians.
• Verify that the specifications of the equipment built are correct.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions as needed.
• Ensure the working environment is clean and safe.
• Report and/or make recommendations to engineering for possible improvements on products.
• Work with the shop and sometimes assist with components' assembly or wiring as needed.
• Works with customers to determine work scope, provide quotations, necessary parts and tool lists and other logistic considerations necessary to prepare for field service personnel’s work.
• Generates long-term corrections to CARs.
• Provides technical support to various internal teams.
• Maintains an at-home office for activities in between service calls, if not posted at NCI
• Performs pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Performs highly skilled repair and troubleshooting activities.
• Provides on-site training to customers to improve the customers’ ability to effectively operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
• Completes a Field Service report after providing site services.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise

• Above average technical communication skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical and process prints and related technical documentation.
• Experience in mechanical and hydraulic calculations and data reductions
• Ability to discuss, diagnose and repair products.
• Ability to manage a global maintenance program.
• Ability to work at customer sites with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work safely and effectively within OSHA, and job local laws.
• Ability to utilize common PC and Microsoft Office applications.

Work Environmental and Physical Demands

• To perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Overtime may be necessary as the work load's dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays, travel required up to 80%.
• Job will generally be performed in an office/shop environment and generally requires travel to a client’s office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates may be required to show a clean driving abstract for travel between the NCI facility locations and client offices as required.
• A valid passport, or the ability to obtain a valid passport, is required.
• A willingness to work overtime, outside of regular business hours and regular working days, to meet customer needs.
• Ability to perform effectively in high stress situations.
• Candidates cannot have issues with heights or confined spaces.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Environmental Safety Requirements

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness.
• All safety-related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director.
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by the employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis.
• Understanding and ability to safely work in a potentially explosive environment.

Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPEs include safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats and dust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in a high-travel role servicing rotating equipment internationally is preferred.
• 2 + years minimum of related experience

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.