Commissioning Engineer

Pure Tech Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Tech Recruitment is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for its industrial water treatment client. You will test, commission, fault-find and optimise electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems on water and wastewater plants across the UK.

You will travel regularly to customer sites, verify installations against designs, and produce reports and test certificates while ensuring compliance with electrical regulations. Experience with MCCs, motors, drives and BS7671 is essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical commissioning experience in industrial water treatment, utilities or process industries.
• Experience commissioning MCCs, motors, drives and instrumentation.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering; 18th Edition BS7671 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Commission LV electrical systems and associated plant equipment.
• Verify electrical installations against design drawings and specifications.
• Test motors, MCCs, switchgear and transformers.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults during commissioning.
• Complete commissioning records and test certificates.
• Produce commissioning reports and snagging documentation.
• Ensure compliance with electricity regulations and site safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Industrial water treatment

MCCs & motors

Instrumentation

Fault-finding

UK travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a leading international provider of industrial water treatment and process filtration solutions. They support customers across a range of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, food & beverage, and healthcare, helping to solve complex process and production challenges through the design, installation, servicing, and maintenance of high-quality systems.

Current portfolio of projects includes power stations, energy from waste plants, food & beverage and healthcare. As Commissioning Engineer, you will be required to travel throughout the UK on a regular basis.

As Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for the testing, commissioning, fault finding, and optimisation of electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems associated with industrial water and wastewater treatment plants

Key responsibilities

• Commission low voltage (LV) electrical systems and associated plant equipment.
• Verify electrical installations against design drawings and specifications.
• Test motors, pumps, MCCs, switchboards, and transformers.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults during commissioning.
• Complete commissioning records and test certificates.
• Produce commissioning reports and snagging documentation.
• Ensure compliance with electricity regulations and site safety procedures.

Key experience required

• Electrical commissioning experience within industrial water treatment, utilities, manufacturing, power generation, or process industries.
• Experience commissioning MCCs, motors, drives, and instrumentation.
• Experience carrying out fault-finding and troubleshooting activities.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Ability to work independently on customer sites.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK