Operation and Maintenance Engineer (Hawaii) - Field Services

Cambi

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, process, chemical, automation engineering, or technical certification in related fields.
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience, preferably in wastewater, pulp and paper, biogas, or agriculture industries.
  • Experience with critical system component lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with international and multicultural work environments.
  • Professional proficiency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Execute preventive maintenance on systems to ensure reliable performance.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues from fault finding to repair.
  • Manage the lifecycle of critical components, including replacements.
  • Coordinate spare parts purchasing and delivery effectively.
  • Document and verify system performance post-interventions to ensure quality.
  • Identify and manage complex technical issues and their resolutions.
  • Maintain accurate service records and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a hands-on, site-intensive role in a picturesque location.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives based on field experience.
  • Exposure to diverse operational challenges in international environments.
  • Potential for personal and professional growth through technical discussions and service development.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As an Operations and Maintenance Engineer, you are responsible for ensuring the reliable performance and technical integrity of Cambi's systems in Hawaii by leading maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance activities to keep systems operating as designed. Serving as the primary technical contact for the client, you plan and execute site work, including inspections, repairs, and performance checks, while responding quickly to issues and driving them through to resolution.

This hands-on, site-intensive role combines fieldwork with the coordination of internal teams and external partners to ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The role reports to the O&M Support Manager.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute preventive maintenance for installed systems
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues, from fault finding to repair
  • Replace and manage the lifecycle of critical components
  • Follow up on and manage spare parts purchasing and delivery
  • Verify and document system performance after interventions
  • Plan and manage resolution of complex technical issues
  • Maintain accurate service records and reports
  • Act as the main technical contact for clients in Hawaii
  • Coordinate internal teams and external partners
  • Monitor system condition and identify risks to performance
  • Ensure systems operate in accordance with design expectations
  • Drive continuous improvements based on field insights
  • Identify opportunities for upgrades and service growth
  • Support technical discussions and lifecycle service development
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards

Desired characteristics
  • Persistent, thorough, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Structured, independent, and proactive, with a strong focus on delivering results.
  • Curious and eager to develop expertise in process, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Reliable, collaborative, and committed to sharing knowledge.
  • Flexible and willing to travel extensively to support operational and project needs.

Requirements
  • Engineer within mechanical, process, chemical, automation or process technician. Or certificate of Craftsmanship, Technical College within automation, process, mechanical, electrical.
  • > 3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
  • Experience from wastewater, pulp and paper, biogas or agriculture industry would be an advantage.
  • Comfortable working in international and multicultural environments.
  • The position requires professional proficiency in English. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
  • A boiler Certificate or experience operating a boiler is an advantage.

Location

Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), Oʻahu, Hawaii. Travel within the mainland USA is expected.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV and answer three short questions about your motivation for the role through our career site.

Contact:

For any questions about the role, you're welcome to get in touch with:



Amin Zavieh, O&M Manager [email protected]

Department Services Locations US office Remote status Fully Remote

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