Commissioning Engineer

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer for opportunities across the UK. The successful candidate will manage complex projects involving the installation and testing of power generation systems. Essential qualifications include experience in commissioning PLC control systems and a solid background in gas or diesel generators. This role offers benefits such as a company van, laptop, and mobile phone, with a total of 25 days of holiday plus statutory leave.

Benefits

25 days holiday PLUS statutory

Company Van

Company Laptop

Company mobile phone

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Must have a background in power generation.
• Experience in commissioning PLC control systems is essential.
• Technical knowledge of gas and diesel generators is required.

Responsibilities

• Install new hardware, including power and control cabling.
• Modify existing power generation systems.
• Diagnose faults and rectify issues on generator control systems.

Skills

Background in power generation

Extensive experience in commissioning PLC control systems

Technical knowledge of gas and/or diesel generators

Familiarity with emergency generator operation & synchronization

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated

Tools

CSCS or ECS Card

Driving licence

Job description

About Us

We're a well-established and respected company specialising in power generation and emergency backup systems. We collaborate with some of the UK's largest businesses, delivering comprehensive power solutions and ongoing support.

Due to sustained growth, driven by strategic business advancements and future expansion plans, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work at sites across the UK.

The Role

As a Commissioning Engineer, you ll take ownership of complex commissioning projects installing, testing, modifying, and troubleshooting power generation systems. You ll be the technical expert on-site, ensuring high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation of new hardware, including power and control cabling
• Modification of existing power generation systems
• Fault diagnosis and rectification on generator control systems
• System testing
• Liaison with customers and other stakeholders

You

• Have a background in power generation
• Have extensive experience of commissioning plc control systems
• Have good technical knowledge of gas and/or diesel generators
• Be familiar with the principles of emergency generator operation & synchronisation, including knowledge of G59 and G99
• Hold a valid CSCS or ECS Card
• Hold a full valid driving licence
• We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and can use their initiative
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues is essential, as is a willingness to get fully involved in installation work
• You will need to be able to work under pressure and to be flexible and able to adapt in a rapidly changing environment

Benefits

• 25 days holiday PLUS statutory
• Company Van
• Company Laptop
• Company mobile phone
• PPE provided

Application Process

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