Commissioning Engineer

Amerilink International Corp | AICHOTELS.COM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering company is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for a full-time role in Manchester. The position involves ensuring electrical systems meet safety and design specifications, managing effective testing, and collaborating closely with project management. Candidates should hold relevant electrical qualifications and possess significant experience in the field. A proactive attitude and strong interpersonal skills will be essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Fully familiar with IT tools.
• Electrical qualifications include Manual Handling, Fire Safety Awareness, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of electrical systems with design specifications.
• Document all performed tests in compliance with quality standards.
• Support project management in safety, cost, and claim management.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Field

HNC in Electrical Field

Academic Degree in Electrical Field

Tools

IPAF

CSCS Card

CCNSG Safety Passport

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

Manchester, UK

Full Time Permanent Hire / Contract

Work Experience

• Apprentice trained, minimum NVQ Level 3 and HNC in electrical field (or equivalent) OR Academic degree in electrical field (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• CSCS Card / CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Electrical Qualifications
• Manual Handling
• Working at Height
• Fire safety awareness
• IPAF
• First Aid
• Fully familiar with IT tools

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that electrical systems function in compliance with design specifications, are installed in compliance with industry standards and are safe to operate.
• Report to Site Manager or Project Manager in relation to delivery of project scope in line with programme and budget.
• Duty of care for themselves and all individuals on site to ensure that they work safely at all times.
• Plan and perform all tests required to verify correct functioning of electrical systems and equipment installed within the project.
• Perform electrical tests on AC control and protection systems, Auxiliary Power Supply systems and HV Primary Equipment.
• Document all performed tests in compliance with required quality standards and specific project requirements.
• All electrical systems installed in the project are proven to be working in line with technical specification.
• Planning and performing of integration and functional testing of AC Protection and Control Systems (hardware and software) on the construction sites as well as planning, execution and evaluation of Factory Acceptance Tests at sub-supplier’s factory and our test facility in Germany or the UK.
• Planning and performing of integration and functional testing of Auxiliary Systems (MVAC, Aux Tx,, LVAC, LVDC, Batteries, UPS) on the construction sites as well as witnessing and evaluation of Factory Acceptance Tests at sub-supplier’s factory.
• Planning and performing of integration and functional testing of HV Primary Plant on the construction sites as well as witnessing and evaluation of Factory Acceptance Tests at sub-supplier’s factory.
• Planning and performing of integration and functional testing of HV Primary Plant on the construction sites as well as witnessing and evaluation of Factory Acceptance Tests at sub-supplier’s factory.
• Preparation of test records in line with project requirements, in line with SE procedures, as well as obtaining client acceptance for tests (sign of).
• Technically flawless commissioning of assigned systems (software and hardware) on site in due time and within given budget (manhours allowed for each task).
• Support of the Project Management in quality, risk, safety, cost and claim management.
• Ensure own work is executed on Time to the required Quality & within allocated Budget. Plan work forward to ensure availability of required engineering information, plant, materials tools and test equipment, to successfully deliver tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude to support site initiatives and in communication with site management and fellow team members.
• Proactive attitude to problem solving.
• Good at creating and retaining relationships within a team.
• Positive attitude to conflict resolution.