Field Project Manager - Petaluma
18 hours ago
Job description
Field Project Manager - Fluid ProcessingLocation:
U.S West Coast (Hybrid)
Travel:
Project-based (Primarily West Coast, occasional U.S)
Note: 5+ years' experience in process design, field installation, performance testing, project management, commissioning or plant operations, preferably in the Food and Beverage or the Chemical Processing industries
Role Overview
We are seeking a Field Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of fluid process engineering, project execution, and industrial systems integration.
This role is ideal for a technician or engineer with 5-7 years of experience who will ensure our systems delivers its true potential and meets customer satisfaction.
You will lead multidisciplinary food and dairy processing projects from concept through on-site integration and commissioning, while making sure to be on schedule and within budget.
You will work closely with automation project managers, fabrication teams, installation crews, and clients to deliver integrated plant solutions, not just individual pieces of equipment.
Why This Role Is Career-definingThis position offers direct exposure to:
Turnkey industrial process systems
Mechanical + automation system integration
Real-world plant design and commissioning
Technical decision-making authority
Client-facing leadership
Successful candidates are independently leading projects after 12-18 months of teamwork with our on-site teams.
You will be managing technical scope and budgets and acting as a trusted technical partner for both clients and internal teams.
Health, Safety and Quality.
Demonstrate leadership in industrial safety practices.
Ensure projects comply with client, industry, and regulatory standards.
Promote quality workmanship and adherence to engineering standards.
Project & Technical Leadership
Partner with customers to define options and solutions to match their goals.
Lead execution of industrial process system projects from design through commissioning.
Own technical scope definition and change management.
Evaluate best solutions for performance, cost, constructability, and schedule.
Coordinate mechanical, process, and automation teams to ensure cohesion.
Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews with engineering and automation teams.
System Integration & Engineering
Review process designs, layouts, and P&IDs.
Translate client process requirements into engineered system solutions.
Support integration of mechanical systems with industrial automation platforms.
Lead resolution of technical challenges during fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
Analyze process performance and implement corrective solutions.
Project Management
Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and schedules.
Use data-driven methods to track cost, schedule, and risk.
Manage RFQs, vendor evaluations, and technical procurement decisions.
Monitor project performance and proactively manage scope, schedule, and cost changes.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation within internal systems.
Field Execution & Commissioning
Support and supervise installation teams, including sub-contractors, during critical project phases.
Ensure systems meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in system start-up, testing, and commissioning activities.
Collaboration & Leadership Growth
Work cross-functionally with fabrication, automation, and engineering teams.
Support development of junior engineers and field technicians.
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and project methods.
Health, Safety and Quality
Demonstrate leadership in industrial safety practices.
Ensure projects comply with client, industry, and regulatory standards.
Promote quality workmanship and adherence to engineering standards.
Qualifications
Education & experience:
5+ years' experience in process design, field installation, performance testing, project management, commissioning or plant operations, preferably in the Food and Beverage or the Chemical Processing industries.
Technical Competencies
Strong system-level engineering mindset (process, mechanical, automation interfaces)
Ability to translate process requirements into integrated system solutions
Experience reading and developing P&IDs and system layouts
Familiarity with industrial control systems and process automation environments
Understanding of fabrication, installation, and commissioning environments.
Professional Skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent technical workstreams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Effective leadership in both technical and client-facing settings
Comfortable working in collaborative, multidisciplinary project teams.
Tools & Systems
Experience working with digital project tracking and documentation systems
AutoCAD proficiency for P&IDs and layouts
Experience with Microsoft office suite tools
Familiarity with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley is an asset.
Work Environment
While the main office is in Petaluma, we welcome candidates from the West Coast to apply since this is a hybrid position.
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