Field Commissioning Engineer - Power & Utilities (Travel)

United Infrastructure Group

Rochdale

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced commissioning engineer to lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for critical power projects in the UK. You will document tasks, hand over fully operational systems, and ensure on-site health and safety compliance.

With 5+ years in the power industry, you will communicate clearly, lead teams, and perform tests on protection relays and transformers. A full UK driving licence is essential, and national travel (~80%) is expected.

Qualifications

HNC or equivalent in Engineering.
At least 5-years working within the Power Industry.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal and ability to communicate effectively.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Full UK Driving license.
Has good working knowledge of basic protection relays and functions.
Is capable of performing tests such as Contact resistance (Ductor), Insulation resistance, AC dielectric withstand tests, CT/VT primary and polarity checks, relay secondary injection, scheme checks and CT analysis.
Capable of working with protection relays and making minor changes to settings and configs as and when required.
Installation tests on distribution Transformers.
Occasionally helping senior commissioning engineers on major projects.

Responsibilities

Carry out and document all tasks associated with the pre-commissioning / commissioning of the equipment.
Be responsible for handing over a fully operational system for acceptance by the customer.
Ensure health and safety procedures and standards are followed on site. Ensure all Health and safety documentation is filed, maintained and updated on site.
Ensure commissioning schedules, handover and witnessing documents are updated, maintained, completed and filed/issued to the project manager prior to project completion.
Carry out factory acceptance testing when required, Site acceptance testing and customer witnessing.
Ensure sites are cleared of equipment and materials/products prior to handover/completion.
To undertake any other duties as requested by senior staff.
Carrying out site surveys to support project teams where required
Compile RAMs where required
Observing & complying with health and safety regulations.
Participating in safety reviews when needed.
Maintaining Continuous Professional Development