Commissioning Lead Engineer

Kanadevia Inova; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in waste infrastructure in London is seeking an experienced Control Room Operator to ensure safety compliance and operate critical systems in large-scale EfW plants. The successful candidate will have 5-10 years in power generation, with expertise in PCS7 and PLCs, and will play a key role in training and optimizing processes. This position offers competitive benefits including annual pay reviews and private health.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

Bonuses

Private Health and Dental

Life Assurance

Pension

Team-oriented working atmosphere

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in power generation, with 2-5 years as a Control Room Operator.
• SSSTS certification and valid SCC required.
• TUV Rheinland Functional Safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety standards and ensure compliance with project HSEQ.
• Deliver complete DCS scope on large-scale EfW plants.
• Independently operate critical systems and supervise shift personnel.

Skills

PCS7 experience

S7-1500 PLCs proficiency

TIA Portal skills

EfW process knowledge

Knowledge of IT protocols

Supervisory experience

Fluent English

Shift flexibility

Tools

Profibus

Profinet

ModbusTCP

IEC104

OPC UA

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

• Champion safety standards across teams and ensure full compliance with project HSEQ requirements
• Deliver complete DCS scope including PCS7, S7-1500 PLCs, and TIA Portal on large-scale EfW plants
• Independently operate critical systems and supervise shift personnel during commissioning phases
• Execute hands-on training for client personnel and optimise processes with commissioning teams
• Interface with stakeholders, maintain shift logs, and ensure works meet contract specifications

The role will start at our Riverside 2 site, with a planned move to the Renewable Gas Commissioning team

Qualifications

• Proven PCS7 experience with formal training, plus S7-1500 PLCs and TIA Portal proficiency
• EfW Experience: 5-10 years in power generation with 2-5 years as Control Room Operator on large-scale plants
• SSSTS certification, valid SCC, and experience leading Permit-to-Work processes
• EfW & Renewable Gas process knowledge (how a plant works from start to finish)
• TUV Rheinland Functional Safety certification is preferred
• Good knowledge of IT and various bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, ModbusTCP, IEC104, OPC UA)
• Excellent English, shift flexibility, supervisory experience, and strong stakeholder interface abilities

Additional Information

• Annual pay reviews, bonuses
• Private Health and Dental, Life Assurance, Pension
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Tailored learning and development opportunities

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