James Schofield – Service and Commissioning Manager

James’ journey at Salt Sep

James has been an essential part of the Salt Sep team since 2012. Starting his career with us as a service technician, James has advanced through various roles, including service engineer and commissioning engineer. His hard work and expertise recently earned him the position of Service and Commissioning Manager. James’ roles at Salt Sep have taken him to many corners of the globe, including the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and across Europe.

Before joining Salt Sep, James spent seven years as a marine engineer in the Royal Navy, bringing invaluable experience and discipline to our team. Over the years, he has continued to expand his skills, completing numerous qualifications and training, such as BS7671 wiring regulations, Compex EX01-Exo4, SITRAIN SIMATIC Programming 3 TIA PORTAL, EAL 3 Programmable logic controllers, CONDO training and Offshore survival BOISET.

Why James enjoys working at Salt Sep

For James, the appeal of Salt Sep lies in the daily variety and challenges that come with the job. He appreciates the people here and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team. Working here has also allowed him to improve his PLC programming skills and deepen his understanding of reverse osmosis technology. One of his proudest moments at Salt Sep was leading the installation of an RO plant on a cruise ship in Cadiz, where he spent six weeks ensuring the project’s success.

What a typical day is like for James

James’ days are never dull! He’s constantly juggling a range of tasks, from providing technical support to customers and service engineers on-site, contributing to plant design, writing software and even wiring and building RO plants. When he’s away on-site, James takes charge of installing and commissioning plants, updating software and making necessary modifications to meet customer needs. As a manager, James is committed to supporting and guiding both the commissioning team and the service team, ensuring they are both equipped to handle any challenges that come their way.

What James does in his free time

When James isn’t busy at Salt Sep, he’s all about staying active. You’ll either find him at the gym or practicing Taekwondo with his two kids. 

James’ journey is a great example of the dedication and expertise that drives our team at Salt Sep. Want to meet more of the amazing people who make our company a great place to work? Click here to learn more!