Service and Commissioning Engineer

TipTopJob; Derby; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Service and Commissioning Engineer to join their successful team. This exciting position involves working across the UK, ensuring that electrical control systems are tested and commissioned to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC and SCADA systems, along with a flexible approach to travel. With a commitment to quality and a supportive work environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while enjoying generous benefits and a competitive salary package. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Overtime pay

Bonus opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least HND level in electrical or control engineering.
• 2+ years relevant work experience in testing electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Check installed equipment and verify installation against drawings.
• Perform system testing according to Installation and Commissioning Test document.
• Conduct client Site Acceptance Testing and operational control tests.

Skills

PLC fault finding

SCADA modification and debugging

Electrical control systems testing

System testing

Client Site Acceptance Testing

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

HND in Control Engineering

Tools

Control systems

Testing equipment

Job description

Service and Commissioning Engineer (UK wide)

cGBP47k - GBP52k neg dep exp + generous benefits + o/t + bonus + flexible working

Location: Derby or Heathrow Airport (Hounslow)

Our established and highly successful niche sector client offers a range of highest quality services that encompass Project Management and Implementation, Consultancy and Software Development to blue chip clients worldwide. As a result of continued success and an ongoing planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced multi-skilled, electrically biased Service and Commissioning Engineer to complement the existing Industrial Automation and Projects team.

A team player with a resourceful and tenacious drive to complete tasks and tests efficiently and thoroughly, you will work as a Commissioning Engineer within the control system industry and be responsible for a range of duties including (but not limited to):

1. Checking installed equipment is to correct standard prior to starting testing including verifying installation against drawings and marking up any differences; checking the termination of plant equipment cables into outstations meet standards in Code of Practice and creating a snag list.
2. Performing system testing according to Installation and Commissioning Test (ICT) document.
3. PLC and SCADA fault find, modification and debug on code or interface issues.
4. Device set-up and test including configuration and set-up of sensors and verification of operation of systems.
5. Perform client Site Acceptance Testing and performing system wide operational control tests for each system and testing integrated system functionality and site-wide failure scenarios.

To be considered for this varied and challenging Service and Commissioning Engineer role, it is envisaged that the successful candidate will be qualified to at least HND level or above in electrical or control engineering and be able to demonstrate at least 2 years relevant work experience in testing of electrical control systems. Ideally, candidates should be based in either the Derby or Hounslow areas of the UK.

You will essentially hold a full UK driving licence and have no criminal convictions due to security clearances required by airport authorities. You must also be eligible to work in the UK without requiring a visa or sponsorship.

This is a field-based Service and Commissioning Engineer role covering the UK and occasionally Europe, ideally suited for someone based in the Midlands or the South with a flexible approach to travelling and working away from home.

Contact the Service Team at Premier Technical Recruitment for further details.