Lead Commissioning Engineer

BILFINGER; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to oversee project commissioning in Swansea. This pivotal role involves leading on-site planning, executing commissioning activities, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control systems, with a strong background in multi-discipline projects within the Gas Transmission and Distribution sector. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing asset efficiency and reducing maintenance costs, while contributing to a diverse range of projects across various industries. If you have the expertise and leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Commissioning Engineer in multi-discipline projects.
• Deep knowledge of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site planning and execution of project commissioning.
• Provide technical support for SCADA and control systems.
• Manage project documentation and ensure quality adherence.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation

Control Systems

SCADA

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certification in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Hub2 Completions Management System

Job description

Lead Commissioning Engineer (Felindre)

Location: Swansea

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To lead the on-site planning and execution of the project commissioning team.
2. Working closely with and supporting the Project Commissioning Lead, in all aspects of project technical delivery and scope management.
3. Assist with the development of the project delivery strategy and planning for each Work Pack/System.
4. Assist completions engineer in setting system limit boundaries for work packs.
5. To provide technical and engineering team support for SCADA, control & protection, ESD, F&G, Telemetry and UPS systems.
6. To be able to complete and manage all relevant project documentation to meet client management procedure requirements (T/PM/G/35) and (T/PM/RE/18).
7. Lead the technical and quality requirements on the project.
8. To perform highly skilled commissioning testing on Electrical, instrumentation and control apparatus and develop written procedures alongside other project commissioning engineers.
9. To perform commissioning activities on control circuits, level, flow, temperature and pressure control devices.
10. To perform commissioning activities on Fire & Gas systems and devices, validating cause & effects charts and interfaces.
11. To be able to read, interpret and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals.
12. To analyse work problems and make corrections when required to facilitate the completion of system assignments.
13. Allocate tasks to the commissioning team and monitor progress.
14. Establish positive working relationships with the wider project team and client.
15. Ability to read, understand and follow ALL safe systems of work.
16. Ensure project adherence to company quality processes and procedures.
17. Identification of project opportunities and variations.
18. To support the project commissioning team in identifying and managing risks and issues.
19. Manage and co-ordinate specialist vendors to undertake commissioning activities.
20. To provide health and safety leadership by example.

FUNCTION:

The Lead Commissioning Engineer is normally expected to undertake the following:

1. Undertake or manage site surveys as required.
2. Undertake or manage Toolbox talks within the team as required.
3. Identify and develop testing & commissioning methodology documentation with the team.
4. Develop site work documentation with team input as necessary (risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation).
5. Supervise full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT and installation & calibration testing if required.
6. Undertake or manage observations, variation and reworks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Deep knowledge of EC&I and Automation is preferred, but you also have a sound knowledge of other disciplines (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping and Process).
2. Deep knowledge of the Gas Transmission and Distribution Standards and Specifications for all disciplines, specifically focused around the compressor stations.
3. Sound understanding of the current British and European Standards.
4. Previous technical experience in the field of Electrical, Instrumentation and Control.
5. Previous experience of supervising a team of Electrical/Instrument technicians.
6. Previous experience with Hub2 completions management system.
7. More than 5 years of experience as a Commissioning Engineer, in multi-discipline projects, in an Engineering / EPCM / EPC company, in the Gas Transmission and/or Distribution sector.

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

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