National Commissioning and Support Engineer

-; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Commissioning and Field Service Support Engineer to provide technical support and commissioning services for gas-powered generation plants across the UK. The role requires extensive travel and offers a competitive salary, overtime pay, and a range of benefits including health care and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, fault finding expertise, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future!

Benefits

Competitive salary + Overtime

25 days holidays

Company pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Personal use of van

Qualifications

• High level of technical skill with extensive service engineering or commissioning experience for gas engines.
• Excellent power generation service/commissioning knowledge.
• Willing to travel extensively and work away from home.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engine, generator commissioning and technical support.
• Provide high level of technical support to UK regions.
• Document service visits using field service management software.

Skills

Service engineering

Commissioning experience for gas engines

Fault finding

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Why Work at Clarke

We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back‑ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

Why You Will Love this Job

Job Title: Commissioning and Field Service Support Engineer

Reports to: National Commissioning Manager

Location: UK and Ireland

Job Purpose: To provide a Commissioning function for new or refurbished engine, generator, balance of plant or new technology and provide technical support for the UK regions.

About Clarke Energy:

Clarke Energy is an award‑winning, multinational specialist in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions for both front and behind‑meter applications. Renowned for our high‑quality schemes, we are committed to supporting the global net‑zero transition.

Our culture is founded on integrity and high ethical standards. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO's hydrogen‑ready reciprocating engines across 29 territories, we offer unparalleled expertise and support.

Our comprehensive solutions are strengthened by in‑house design engineering, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project management, and market‑leading 24/7 after‑sales support, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our projects.

Scope

As a Service Department, the main function is to maintain and support gas powered generation plants, whether that is Power Generation only, Combined Heat & Power or Tri‑generation. We have the technical expertise to support the complete Jenbacher gas engine product portfolio and associated balance of plant. We maintain and promote long term customer relationships through our flexible commercial agreements. This is a full time permanent position, based Nationwide with extensive travel required. The working hours are 40 hours, Monday to Friday with paid overtime.

Role and Responsibilities

• Carry out engine, generator, balance of plant and new technology commissioning.
• Provide a high level of technical support to the UK regions and Area Service Managers, undertaking mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to minimise engine downtime.
• Provide mobile and flexible field service support where and when required.
• Ensure that commissioning and field service support work is seen through to completion and to the required standards of quality.
• Document service visits using field service/commissioning management software and complete commissioning documentation, in accordance with agreed standards of reporting.
• Train inexperienced engineers and customers on new and recommissioned plant as and when required.
• Liaise with Commissioning and Field Service Support manager, Product Support Manager, and other internal departments to gather and share relevant information to assist in the process of problem‑solving, and effective decision making.
• Communicate with customers, Area Service Managers, Product Support Manager and Commissioning and Field Service Support Manager ensuring that all parties are kept fully informed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Observe and follow Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and regulations including any customer site requirements.

Essential

• High level of technical skill with extensive service engineering or commissioning experience for gas engines, generators and balance of plant equipment.
• Excellent power generation service/commissioning knowledge.
• High level of fault finding and fault rectification ability.
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues, customers and contractors.
• Willing to travel extensively and work away from home.
• Effective in managing time and workload and prepared to work under own initiative.
• Consistently professional and reliable.
• Positive approach to work and ability to strong ability to use own initiative.
• Good IT skills.

Desirable

• High voltage authorised.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary + Overtime (paid at 1.5x hourly rate) + daily allowance
• 25 days holidays
• Enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Health care cash plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme
• Hybrid working
• Reward and Recognition
• Development and investment in our employees
• Company Van fitted with racking and specialist tooling
• Personal use of van
• In house certified training department

If you're seeking a career with a dynamic and rapidly growing company that values its people as the foundation of its success, Clarke Energy is the place to be. With opportunities available across 27 global locations, the possibilities are truly endless.

Ready to join us?

You can apply through LinkedIn, directly on our website, or by contacting [e-mail].

About Us

Clarke proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose‑Creating an energy resilient world for a better future‑and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Clarke at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Clarke offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!

Clarke is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Our Values

Curiosity - Seek, learn, share

Trust - Go farther together

Pace - Focus to go faster

Excellence - Find the win every day