Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer

About the Role-

Our Client is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of a well established Energy from Waste Facility in The Midlands. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commissioning, testing, start-up and handover of critical plant systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the facility. 

Key Responsibilities-

• Support and execute commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical and process systems.
• Develop, review and implement commissioning procedures, method statements and test documentation.
• Lead system walkdowns, punch list management and turnover activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction, operations and engineering teams.
• Conduct pre-commissioning, cold commissioning and hot commissioning activities.
• Oversee performance testing and system optimisation during start-up phases.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are carried out in compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide practical solutions to achieve commissioning milestones.
• Liaise with equipment vendors and specialist subcontractors during testing and start-up phases.
• Support the successful handover of systems to the operations team.

Essential Requirements-

• Proven commissioning experience on Energy from Waste, Biomass, Power Generation, CHP, Industrial Process or Heavy Industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of boiler systems, steam generation and associated balance of plant equipment.
• Previous experience commissioning Flue Gas Treatment (FGT) systems.
• Understanding of commissioning processes, procedures and documentation.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams and technical documentation.
• Strong focus on health, safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Requirements-

• Previous experience with Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) boiler technology.
• Experience commissioning waste-to-energy or thermal treatment facilities.
• Familiarity with DCS, control systems and process optimisation during start-up phases.
• HNC/HND or Degree qualification in Mechanical, Process, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.

Ideal Backgrounds / Job Titles Candidates may currently hold titles such as-

• Commissioning Engineer
• Senior Commissioning Engineer
• Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
• Process Commissioning Engineer
• Start-Up Engineer
• Commissioning Manager
• Boiler Commissioning Engineer
• EfW Commissioning Engineer
• Power Plant Commissioning Engineer
• Commissioning Lead

What's on Offer-

• Opportunity to work on a major Energy from Waste project.
• Long-term project duration with a leading international EPC contractor.
• Competitive rate/salary package.
• Exposure to complex commissioning and plant start-up activities within the growing waste-to-energy sector.

If you have a strong background in boiler commissioning, Flue Gas Treatment systems, and ideally experience with Babcock & Wilcox technology, we would be keen to hear from you.


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