Generator Controls & Commissioning Engineer

KeystoneStaffing Limited; Greater London; In loco; GBP 50.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company vehicle and fuel card

Phone, laptop and tablet

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overseas travel opportunities

Life assurance and private health care

Descrizione del lavoro

KeystoneStaffing Limited in London seeks an experienced Generator Controls & Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning, servicing and fault finding of diesel generator systems across the UK and internationally. You will configure controllers, diagnose control issues, and generate technical records for projects of varying complexity.

Key responsibilities include SAT/FAT, extensive site travel, and providing technical support to customers and internal teams while ensuring safety and

Competenze

• Proven generator/commissioning experience.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overseas assignments and weekend work.
• Experience with diesel generator servicing.

Mansioni

• Commission, test, and fault-find generator control systems and panels.
• Carry out generator servicing, maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control issues on installations.
• Configure and commission generator controllers and monitoring systems.
• Conduct SAT and FAT where required; produce commissioning reports and technical records.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Travel across the UK and overseas to support sites and projects.
• Occasional weekend work and out-of-hours support.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and industry standards.

Conoscenze

Generator Engineer

Commissioning

Fault Finding

Electrical Schematics

Travel Willing

Formazione

Electrical qualifications (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)

Strumenti

Deep Sea Electronics (DSE)

ComAp

Woodward

PLC systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Generator Controls & Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong background in generator control systems, electrical panels, commissioning, and fault finding to work on a variety of projects across the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commissioning, servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of generator systems and associated control equipment. This position offers a varied workload, regular overseas travel, and the opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging power generation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission, test, and fault-find generator control systems and associated electrical panels.
• Carry out generator servicing, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control-related issues on both new and existing installations.
• Configure and commission industry-standard generator controllers and monitoring systems.
• Conduct site acceptance testing (SAT) and factory acceptance testing (FAT) where required.
• Produce commissioning reports, service documentation, and technical records.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Travel throughout the UK and overseas to support customer sites and project requirements.
• Participate in planned weekend work and out-of-hours support when required.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company and industry standards.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience as a Generator Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Controls Engineer, or similar role.
• Excellent understanding of electrical systems, power generation equipment, and control panels.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience commissioning and servicing diesel generator systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of generator control systems and synchronisation equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overseas assignments and weekend work will be required.

Desirable

• Experience with Deep Sea Electronics (DSE), ComAp, Woodward, or similar control systems.
• Electrical qualifications such as HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
• Experience with PLC systems and industrial controls.
• Previous experience working within critical power, standby power, or power generation sectors.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 DOE. With opportunities for overtime at 1.5x and 2x rates – weekend day rates
• 4% pension, matched by company + life assurance and private health care after successful probationary period
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overseas travel opportunities.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Phone, laptop and tablet
• Performance based bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression within a growing and successful business.
• Varied and challenging work across multiple industries and locations.
• Specialist tools and uniform provided
• On-call payment of £200.00