Commissioning Engineer

Jonathan Lee Group; Torquay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to lead field testing and commissioning of gas turbine generator sets with extensive international travel. The role covers electrical, mechanical and controls systems, with hands-on fault-finding and customer handover.

You’ll supervise site activities, coach colleagues and customers, and contribute to commissioning procedures and safety standards across projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience testing and commissioning gas turbine packages and generators.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with complex industrial equipment in commissioning, field service or testing environments.
• Willingness to undertake extensive international travel.

Responsibilities

• Commission gas turbine generator sets from pre‑commissioning to handover.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical commissioning and testing.
• Perform cold and hot commissioning of gas turbine systems.
• Support factory testing and pre‑delivery preparation.
• Provide remote technical support and supervise site teams.
• Develop commissioning procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain records, tests and documentation; promote safety and quality.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Reading electrical drawings

Project supervision

Coaching/training

Education

HNC/HND or degree in engineering

Tools

PLC control systems

Allen Bradley RSLogix

SCADA (Wonderware)

Generator protection systems

Job description

Commissioning Engineer – Gas Turbines / Power Generation

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Travel: Extensive international travel
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Overview:

Are you an experienced Commissioning Engineer, Gas Turbine Engineer, Generator Engineer, Field Service Engineer or Power Generation Engineer looking for a technically challenging role with extensive international exposure?

We are recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer to join an established specialist in gas turbine generator sets and power generation equipment.

This is a hands‑on, multi‑disciplinary engineering position involving the electrical and mechanical commissioning, testing, fault finding and performance validation of gas turbine packages and associated generator equipment.

The role is based in Newton Abbot when not travelling, with extensive overseas travel to customer sites to commission and hand over equipment.

The Role:

• As Commissioning Engineer, you will take responsibility for commissioning gas turbine‑powered generator sets from pre‑commissioning and factory testing through to installation, site commissioning, performance testing and customer handover.
• You will work across electrical, mechanical and controls systems, troubleshooting equipment, supporting field teams and customers, and ensuring commissioning activities are completed safely, accurately and to the required quality standards.
• The role also offers the opportunity to take a lead on site, supervising engineers and subcontractors and providing technical support, coaching and training to colleagues and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commission gas turbine generator sets and associated equipment at company facilities and customer sites worldwide.
• Carry out both electrical and mechanical commissioning and testing.
• Undertake cold and hot commissioning of gas turbine packages and associated systems.
• Support pre‑commissioning, factory testing and preparation of equipment prior to site delivery.
• Carry out performance testing and validate equipment against technical and customer requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and controls‑related faults.
• Interpret and work from electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Prepare and follow commissioning procedures, programmes, schedules, risk assessments and method statements.
• Identify faults and non‑conformances and support corrective and preventative actions.
• Provide technical support remotely to field service and commissioning engineers.
• Supervise subcontractors and other personnel during site commissioning activities.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring and product training to colleagues and customers.
• Support maintenance and calibration of commissioning equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning procedures, products and working practices.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test results and technical documentation.
• Promote high standards of Health & Safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Travel extensively overseas to customer sites as required by project schedules.

What We’re Looking For:

We are particularly interested in engineers with experience in gas turbines, generator sets, power generation, CHP, rotating equipment or industrial energy systems.

You may currently be working as a: Commissioning Engineer, Gas Turbine Commissioning Engineer, Gas Turbine Engineer, Generator Commissioning Engineer, Generator Engineer, Gas Turbine Field Service Engineer, Electrical Commissioning Engineer, Controls & Commissioning Engineer, Service Engineer, Turbine Engineer, Rotating Equipment Engineer and Commissioning Technician

Essential Experience:

• Experience in the testing and commissioning of gas turbine packages, generator sets or comparable power generation equipment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills.
• Ability to understand and work from electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience working with complex industrial equipment in a commissioning, field service, testing or engineering environment.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for commissioning activities.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive international travel.

Technical Experience:

Experience or knowledge in the following would be highly advantageous:

• PLC control systems
• Allen Bradley / RSLogix
• SCADA, particularly Wonderware
• Generator protection systems
• Gas turbine operation and control
• Gas turbine performance testing
• Rotating equipment
• Vibration monitoring and fault diagnosis
• Industrial communications protocols including Profibus, Ethernet and Modbus
• Electrical and mechanical testing
• Power generation / CHP systems

Qualifications:

An HNC, HND or degree in an engineering discipline would be advantageous, although equivalent practical engineering and commissioning experience will also be considered.

A multi‑disciplinary engineering background, particularly across electrical, mechanical, controls or power generation, would be well suited to the role.

Why Apply?

Hands‑on commissioning of gas turbine generator sets.

Extensive international travel and customer‑site exposure.

Electrical, mechanical and controls engineering.

Work with PLC, SCADA and generator protection systems.

Exposure to rotating equipment, vibration and turbine performance testing.

Opportunity to take responsibility for commissioning projects and site activities.

Supervision, coaching and customer‑facing responsibilities.

Work for an established power generation and gas turbine specialist.

Varied international engineering projects.

If you’re an experienced Commissioning Engineer, Gas Turbine Engineer, Generator Engineer, Field Service Engineer or Power Generation Engineer looking for a technically varied role with international travel, we’d like to hear from you.