Commissioning Manager

NeoDyne; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Paid Overtime

PRSA pension with employer contrib.

Health Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Job summary

NeoDyne is seeking a Commissioning Manager for its Dublin Office to lead the commissioning of power plant systems. You will drive strategy, plan and resource forecasts, coordinating with vendors, OEMs and client teams to ensure safe, on-time turnover from construction through to operation.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commissioning for energy projects, strong control systems expertise, and a track record of delivering complex system turnovers with safe practices and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, mechanical, or process engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years leading commissioning activities in power/energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, electrical systems, instrumentation and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with commissioning turnover and system-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning of power plant systems including DCS/PLCs and HV/MV equipment.
• Develop and maintain commissioning execution strategy, plan and schedule.
• Oversee system-based commissioning from mechanical completion to performance demo.
• Create and approve commissioning procedures prior to work start.
• Coordinate vendor and OEM commissioning scopes and test points.
• Lead client interface, safety in work practices and handover processes.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to procedures and standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Power plant knowledge

Control systems

Engineering drawing interpretation

Commissioning delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Process Engineering

Job description

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Mechanical
Salary: Negotiable salary

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, based out of our Dublin Office, with an excellent Salary and Benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne’s “People First" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

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.
• 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

Experience & Skills

Required

• 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
• 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 contributionHealth 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.