Commissioning Engineer: Biogas & RNG Plant Startups

Smart Search Technical Ltd; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Search Technical Ltd is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join the Middlesbrough/Teesside operation. You will lead cold and hot commissioning of process equipment, mechanical systems, and electrical/control systems across AD facilities, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, and site teams to deliver successful plant start-ups, optimize startup performance, and provide training during handover to maintenance and process engineering

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering (mechanical/electrical/chemical/control).
• 3+ years as a commissioning engineer/technician on continuous process plants.
• Direct AD/biogas or related energy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-commissioning, cold & hot commissioning of process plant equipment.
• Verify systems: loop tests, calibration, functional testing of control loops and safety interlocks.
• Develop RAMS and commissioning test packs; oversee handovers to operations.

Skills

Pumps & valves

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Compressors

Rotating equipment

Electrical control panels

Instrumentation

PLC/SCADA control systems

DSEAR/ATEX safety

P&IDs

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Control Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Smart Search Technical Ltd is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join the Middlesbrough/Teesside operation. You will lead cold and hot commissioning of process equipment, mechanical systems, and electrical/control systems across AD facilities, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, and site teams to deliver successful plant start-ups, optimize startup performance, and provide training during handover to maintenance and process engineering