Senior Commissioning Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Commissioning Lead in Reading, UK, for a 6-month contract. This role involves supervising onsite commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and requiring expertise in Siemens PLC and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on commissioning experience and necessary certifications. Working hours range from 40 to 50 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
• Experience with electrical installations and instrumentation solutions.
• Demonstrated capability in testing and on-site commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise onsite commissioning activities for safety and compliance.
• Review and follow commissioning documentation and procedures.
• Coordinate with other teams and monitor the application of temporary aids.

Skills

Siemens PLC

SCADA systems

Control panels

Electrical installation

On-site commissioning

H&S awareness

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

CSCS card or equivalent

Tools

TIA Portal

Job description

Overview

Senior Commissioning Lead

Job location: Reading - Onsite

Contract duration: 6 months (Outside IR35)

Working hours: 40-50 hours per week

Our client, an engineering company, are seeking a Senior Commissioning Lead for a contract position of 6 months Outside IR35 in Reading, UK.

Role

As a Senior Commissioning Lead you will supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant and accurate testing is achieved and specialize in Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Commissioning Lead you will review Commissioning documentation and Safe System of Work and ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity. Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings.

You will seek approval, apply, record, monitor & remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aids and raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support, when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage.

Skills & Qualifications

• Commissioning lead will have hands on experience of Siemens PLC, TIA Portal and SCADA systems.
• Experience of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions.
• Experience of testing and on-site commissioning is essential
• Excellent H&S awareness – SSSTS or SMSTS
• CSCS card or equivalent - essential

Important: The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on commencement of the contract.