Marine Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

AJP Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AJP Recruitment seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer for its North East facility. You will test bespoke equipment, develop commissioning plans and manage test assets, contributing to FATs and sea trials. You will work with design, construction and supply chain teams to ensure smooth sign-off.

The role demands advanced hydraulic/mechanical knowledge, supervisory experience, and the ability to read schematics. Travel to sites is required as part of this challenging role.

Qualifications

• Advanced Hydraulic/Mechanical knowledge is required.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Able to read hydraulic/mechanical schematics/drawings to a high standard.
• Willing to work towards Fluid Power Course (Level 2).
• High voltage awareness and fibre optics experience are desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Able to read electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics to a basic standard.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning tests to ensure bespoke equipment functions and meets performance criteria.
• Assist in developing commissioning plans for enquiries, proposals and projects.
• Develop commissioning and test plans including FATs and sea trials.
• Manage and maintain department equipment, test gear, and in-house spares.
• Support implementation of commissioning plan and gain acceptance to schedule and budget.
• Resolve hydraulic/mechanical issues arising during commissioning and FAT.
• Ensure LOTO procedures are in place for hydraulic/mechanical work.
• Document commissioning phases with punch lists, test records, certificates and close-out reports.
• Record customer feedback to drive improvements.
• Prepare daily reports and publish to agreed mailing lists.
• Coordinate with Design, Construction and Supply Chain for sign-off at all phases.
• Ensure documentation is prepared before commissioning activities commence.
• Ensure safe testing and commissioning to meet project schedules.

Skills

Hydraulic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Supervisory experience

Schematic reading

Fluid Power Course Level 2

High voltage awareness

Fibre optics

MS Office proficiency

Field fault finding

Travel willingness

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

AJP Recruitment seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer for its North East facility. You will test bespoke equipment, develop commissioning plans and manage test assets, contributing to FATs and sea trials. You will work with design, construction and supply chain teams to ensure smooth sign-off.

The role demands advanced hydraulic/mechanical knowledge, supervisory experience, and the ability to read schematics. Travel to sites is required as part of this challenging role.