Commissioning Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peer-to-peer recognition program

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commissioning Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience. The role involves frontline engineering services, managing maintenance and operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, math, literacy, and IT skills, and be ready to engage with industry contacts. Attractive benefits include life insurance, a pension plan, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a similar position.
• Desire to engage and grow contacts within the industry.
• Ability to obtain security clearance as required by projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of systems safely.
• Prepare and manage Plant Modification Proposals.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance actions for plant problems.
• Monitor plant performance to recommend improvements.
• Work in partnership with Operations and Maintenance.
• Engage with specialists to resolve system issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Literacy skills

IT skills

Education

Engineering background or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

About The Role

As a Commissioning Engineer you should have an engineering background, an apprenticeship or formal degree award or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in the nuclear industry is desirable. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and self‑motivated staff who are keen to begin a career in the industry. You will report to the Project Manager and be located at Westlakes.

Key Responsibilities

• Frontline engineering services and oversee an assigned group of assets, to ensure that the maintenance and operation of the systems are performed and managed safely, meeting legal obligations and business requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Prepare, deliver and manage Plant Modification Proposals (PMPs), following the recognized formal process for the plant/facility, and manage the project from start up to installation.
• Proactively identify plant problems (especially recurring issues) and coordinate appropriate corrective maintenance actions.
• Comply with appropriate regulations, standards and policies and carry responsibility for safety, cost and quality standards.
• Monitor and evaluate plant performance for example through observation, review of work logs and histories and then recommend and implement improvements.
• Carry out regular walk‑downs to maintain awareness of current condition, performance and environmental impacts.
• Work in partnership with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering Reliability colleagues to drive improvements in work delivery and plant availability/reliability.
• Identify issues with systems and components, engaging with specialists to initiate appropriate corrective actions to achieve short & long term resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a similar position.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent maths and literacy skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Desire to engage and grow your contacts within the industry.
• Ability to obtain security clearance as required by projects.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer‑to‑peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team‑building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.