Commissioning Engineer

H2SITE; Lujua; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful project

Culture of innovation

Collaborative team

Flexible schedule

Autonomy

Professional growth

Coverflex Card

Language learning access

Job summary

H2SITE in Basque Country, Spain is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to ensure installation, testing and optimization of hydrogen production systems. You will lead FAT/SAT, PLC checks, and on-site commissioning across plants and will supervise subcontractors and participate in HAZOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 10+ years in commissioning assets, experience with industrial gases, and PMP certification. Travel to project sites and customer facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years’ experience in commissioning assets (compressors, gas skids, CHPs, engines).
• Experience with industrial gases (hydrogen, ammonia, methanol).
• PMP certification and project leadership experience.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and supplier/customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the technology department to prepare equipment for mechanical commissioning during hydrogen production plant projects.
• Lead PEM functions for H2SITE equipment on site.
• Lead FAT and SAT tests.
• Perform mechanical leak tests.
• Check PLC control and test equipment.
• Document and report findings; maintain records of planning and calibration.
• Prepare operational monitoring and commissioning reports.
• Supervise subcontractors on H2SITE facilities and projects.
• Support in HAZOP studies for H2SITE projects.
• Identify hazards to HSQE and communicate preventive measures.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Test of membrane reactors and separators in Bilbao.
• Be responsible for startup of equipment units (pumps, controllers, filters, burners).
• Identify control loops for autonomous operation.
• Support reactor design with operational feedback.
• Capitalize information for continuous improvement.

Skills

Commissioning

Project management

PMP certification

Cross-functional communication

Education

Engineering Bachelor's Degree

Job description

H2SITE is a technological company that uses advanced membrane reactor technology to solve the hydrogen transport problem by converting hydrogen carriers with well-known supply chains and separating hydrogen gas blends into fuel cell purity hydrogen.

Founded in 2020 in Bilbao, Spain, it emerged as a spin-off from two renowned research and development centers in collaboration with ENGIE New Ventures as its first industrial investor: TECNALIA, the largest private research center in Southern Europe specializing in membranes and material sciences among other fields, and the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUe), a reference in process intensification. Headquartered in Loiu, the company employs over 60 team members in its unique membrane production facilities located in Loiu, Spain.

We have built a membrane factory that is unique in the world, where we manufacture our units that provide solutions for the hydrogen transport problem. For our development we rely on the local industrial ecosystem and top-level international investors.

We have developed a technology of membrane reactors for the separation and production of hydrogen in situ from different feedstocks, such as ammonia, methanol, formic acid, syngas from waste...

Mission:

As a Commissioning Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that the systems, equipment and facilities of the industrial or infrastructure project are properly installed, configured, tested and optimised for operation according to the customer's requirements and specifications.

Functions:

Commissioning and Control:

• Collaborate with the technology department to prepare equipment for mechanical commissioning during hydrogen production plant projects.
• Lead PeM functions for H2SITE equipment on site
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Performing mechanical Acceptance Tests (leak test).
• Checking the PLC control.
• Testing of the equipment.
• Documentation and reporting.
• Maintaining records of planning, PEM tasks, equipment control and calibration.
• Preparing operational monitoring and commissioning reports.
• Supervise the activities of subcontractors working on H2SITE facilities on H2 generation systems.
• Support in HAZOP studies for H2SITE projects
• Identify and communicate to the HSQE manager any dangerous situation, as well as the preventive measures to avoid it.
• Factory Acceptance Test of membrane reactors and separators in Bilbao, Spain.
• Be responsible for startup of every equipment of our units individually (pumps, flow controllers, filters, burners, etc).
• Be responsible for identifying the right control loops for a fully autonomous operation of the units.
• Support in the design of new reactors providing operational feedback.
• Capitalize info, data and knowledge (manuals and reports composition) for a continuous improvement of H2SITE's units.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Engineering Bachelor's Degree.
• At least +10 years of experience in commissioning assets (compressors, gas skids, CHPs, engines…) and planning installation / O&M activities.
• Experience with industrial gases (hydrogen, ammonia, methanol…).
• Experience with project management and control of small installation/ maintenance teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel to project sites, supplier facilities and customer locations as required.
• Ability to perform inspections and audits in diverse environments.
• PMP certification.

What we offer:

• Participate in an impactful and innovative project: Join a pioneering initiative dedicated to combating climate change and making a real difference in the world through hydrogen.
• Culture of innovation: Work in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation, where your ideas and solutions are valued and implemented.
• Collaborative and supportive team: Be part of a diverse, talented and welcoming team that values your contribution and encourages growth.
• Flexibility and autonomy: Enjoy a flexible work schedule (intensive workday in summer) with the option to telecommute, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development: Access to continuous training programs, workshops and resources for professional development, ensuring your constant growth.
• Coverflex Card: Includes allowances for meal tickets, transportation and more, giving you the flexibility to manage your daily expenses.
• Access to language learning: Get free access to a platform designed to help you improve and master new languages at your own pace.

Other info:

• Position based in H2SITE facilities, Basque Country (Spain).