Commissioning Manager

NeoDyne; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

PRSA pension

Health insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible working

Salary increases

Job summary

NeoDyne is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning of power plant systems across multiple offices in Ireland. The role involves managing DCS/PLC based commissioning, coordinating with vendors and clients, and delivering safe, on-time turnover from construction through commissioning to operations.

You will work within a team of seasoned engineers across Power Generation & Energy Systems, contributing to site-based execution, design reviews, and lessons learned to continuously

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years leading commissioning activities in Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution, or Oil & Gas.
• Strong understanding of control/electrical/instrumentation systems and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning execution strategy, plan and schedule integrated with construction.
• Lead system-based commissioning from mechanical completion to performance demonstration.
• Coordinate vendor/OEM commissioning scopes and turnovers to client.
• Ensure safety rules and permit-to-work are followed during commissioning activities.
• Oversee commissioning costs, progress reporting and risk management.

Skills

Power generation

Control systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SIMATIC PCS 7

Job description

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a highly skilled Commissioning Manager to join our expanding Power Generation & Energy Systems team. Experience within Power Generation, Energy or Oil & Gas industries would be highly desirable.

The role is offered as a full-time staff position with an excellent Salary and Benefits package. We're offering location flexibility for the right candidate, with the role being based at any of our Irish offices: Dublin, Cork, Waterford or Galway. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's "PeopleFirst" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team membe

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning of Power Plant systems, including Plant Controls Systems (DCS/PLCs), Gas Turbine Generators, HV/MV equipment, Electrical BOP, Fuel Gas, Fuel Oil, Instrument Air, Demin, Fire Systems, HVAC etc.

Commissioning Delivery

• Develop, own and maintain the commissioning execution strategy, plan, schedule and resource forecast, integrated with the construction programme
• Manage system-based commissioning from mechanical completion through pre-commissioning, functional testing, energisation and performance demonstration
• Develop, review and approve commissioning procedures and ensure they are accepted before work starts
• Accept the turnover of systems from construction to commissioning, and execute turnover from commissioning to the client .
• Manage vendor and OEM commissioning scopes, including scope boundaries, witness and hold points
• Coordinate contractual and performance tests with the client, and manage the punch list through to clearance
• Verify installed equipment, instrumentation, control and protection systems against design, and manage resolution of commissioning anomalies
• Manage commissioning cost, change and progress against the project baseline, and report status, risk and readiness

Team, Safety and interfaces

• Lead, resource, assess and develop the project commissioning team, including contracted commissioning engineers and vendor personnel
• Ensure all commissioning activity is carried out under safe systems of work, including permit to work, isolation and lock-off, in line with the NeoDyne safety rules
• Act as the commissioning point of contact for the client, operations teams, subcontractors and third parties
• Participate in design reviews and provide input ahead of design freeze, raising technical queries where applicable.
• Work with the Completions function to ensure ITRs, turnover packages and as-built records are complete and accurate before handover
• Capture and share lessons learned, and contribute to the development of NeoDyne commissioning procedures and standards

Required

Experience & Skills

• Level 8 Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or related fields (or equivalent work experience).
• 10+ years of experience leading commissioning activities for projects in the Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution, or Oil & Gas industries
• Strong understanding of control systems, electrical systems, instrumentation, and mechanical equipment related to power generation.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, SLDs, P&IDs, and system specifications

Desired

• Experience within Power Generation, Energy or Oil & Gas industries would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering system-based commissioning and structured turnover.

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

• Work well as part of a team.
• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
• Can prioritise and coordinate work.
• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Can multitask and work well under pressure.
• Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

• Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.
• Paid Overtime
• PRSA pension with employer contribution
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Working

Company Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. Our expertise extend across power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

Specific to our Power Generation & Energy Systems business, we deliver mission-critical system projects that transform the reliability, availability, and efficiency of the energy network moving it towards a greener, more sustainable future.

• Projects include:
• High-Efficiency centralised power plants in hyperscale data centres
• Large-scale flexible peaking plants providing grid support when renewables are not available
• Embedded renewables
• National Utility projects to meet ambitious sustainability targets.

With a team of 230+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.